Bob Wicker of the Chicago Cubs pitches 9 1/3 hitless innings before Sam Mertes of the Giants singles. Wicker will win, 1 – 0, with a 12-inning one-hitter. This is the second time that Mertes has broken up an extra-inning no-hitter. Iron Joe McGinnity pitches 9 innings of scoreless ball for New York. Chicago wins it in the 12th‚ 1 – 0‚ when Johnny Evers’ 2-out single off McGinnity scores Frank Chance. It is Iron Joe’s first loss after 14 straight wins. Wicker is near flawless‚ striking out 10. Light-hitting outfielder Sam Mertes, for the second time in his career, breaks up an extra-inning no-hitter, having also spoiled Indians right-hander Earl Moore’s 1901 bid for a no-no when he started the game-winning rally for the White Sox with a one-out single in the top inning.

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On June 11, 1904 Bob Wicker of the Chicago Cubs pitches 9 1/3 hitless innings before Sam Mertes of the Giants singles. Wicker will win, 1 – 0, with a 12-inning one-hitter. This is the second time that Mertes has broken up an extra-inning no-hitter. Iron Joe McGinnity pitches 9 innings of scoreless ball for New York. Chicago wins it in the 12th‚ 1 –…

At Detroit‚ the Tigers beat the Senators‚ 8 – 3‚ behind Wild Bill Donovan. Donovan‚ batting 8th‚ hits a two-run homer‚ while his teammate Ed Gremminger clubs his only homer of the year‚ reportedly the first homer in 7 years to be hit over the fence.

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On June 11, 1904 At Detroit‚ the Tigers beat the Senators‚ 8 – 3‚ behind Wild Bill Donovan. Donovan‚ batting 8th‚ hits a two-run homer‚ while his teammate Ed Gremminger clubs his only homer of the year‚ reportedly the first homer in 7 years to be hit over the fence.

In the opener of the battle for first place at the Polo Grounds‚ Christy Mathewson pitches a brilliant one-hitter to beat Chicago‚ 5 – 0. The lone hit is Johnny Kling’s 4th-inning single. The other action is provided by umpire Charlie Zimmer‚ who ejects Sam Mertes on a strike call. He also thumbs John McGraw‚ coaching at third base‚ to the bench‚ and sends Dummy Taylor‚ the first base coach‚ to the clubhouse. One wag said later that Taylor was making too much noise.

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On June 10, 1904 In the opener of the battle for first place at the Polo Grounds‚ Christy Mathewson pitches a brilliant one-hitter to beat Chicago‚ 5 – 0. The lone hit is Johnny Kling’s 4th-inning single. The other action is provided by umpire Charlie Zimmer‚ who ejects Sam Mertes on a strike call. He also thumbs John McGraw‚ coaching at third base‚ to the bench‚…

It is Ladies Day in Boston‚ and the Pirates start Patsy Flaherty‚ recently re-acquired from the White Sox‚ where he led the American League in losses in 1903 with 25. Patsy wins his first start with the help of Honus Wagner‚ who is 3 for 5 with two doubles‚ three runs‚ and two steals.

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On June 10, 1904 It is Ladies Day in Boston‚ and the Pirates start Patsy Flaherty‚ recently re-acquired from the White Sox‚ where he led the American League in losses in 1903 with 25. Patsy wins his first start with the help of Honus Wagner‚ who is 3 for 5 with two doubles‚ three runs‚ and two steals.

At the Polo Grounds‚ the largest baseball crowd ever (37‚223) cheers Iron Joe McGinnity‚ trying for his 14th straight win‚ against Cincinnati’s Jack Harper. The game ends in a 2 – 2 deadlock after 11 innings.

At the Polo Grounds‚ the largest baseball crowd ever (37‚223) cheers Iron Joe McGinnity‚ trying for his 14th straight win‚ against Cincinnati’s Jack Harper. The game ends in a 2 – 2 deadlock after 11 innings.

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At the Polo Grounds‚ the largest baseball crowd ever (37‚223) cheers Iron Joe McGinnity‚ trying for his 14th straight win‚ against Cincinnati’s Jack Harper. The game ends in a 2 – 2 deadlock after 11 innings.

In an American Association game against Kansas City‚ Toledo hits into two triple plays. The Blues’ Ed Lewee and Jack Ryan pull off the first and Lewee and Suter Sullivan turn the second.

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In an American Association game against Kansas City‚ Toledo hits into two triple plays. The Blues’ Ed Lewee and Jack Ryan pull off the first and Lewee and Suter Sullivan turn the second.

At Cincinnati’s Palace of the Fans, 32 year-old Cubs first baseman Frank Chance is plunked by a pitch five times during a doubleheader. In the first game of the twin bill, the future Hall of Famer loses consciousness briefly when one of the misguided pitches hits the ‘the Peerless Leader’s’ head.

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At Cincinnati’s Palace of the Fans, 32 year-old Cubs first baseman Frank Chance is plunked by a pitch five times during a doubleheader. In the first game of the twin bill, the future Hall of Famer loses consciousness briefly when one of the misguided pitches hits the ‘the Peerless Leader’s’ head.

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Dan McGann of the New York Giants collects five stolen bases in one game against the Brooklyn Superbas to set a major league record, a feat not duplicated until August 24, 1974, by Davey Lopes. Otis Nixon eventually will set a new mark with six stolen bases on June 16, 1991.

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Dan McGann of the New York Giants collects five stolen bases in one game against the Brooklyn Superbas to set a major league record, a feat not duplicated until August 24, 1974, by Davey Lopes. Otis Nixon eventually will set a new mark with six stolen bases on June 16, 1991.

At Brooklyn‚ the Superbas jump on Joe McGinnity for a 3 – 0 lead after 2 innings‚ but the Giants tie it in the 3rd and go on to a 5 – 3 win. Iron Joe is now 11-0.

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At Brooklyn‚ the Superbas jump on Joe McGinnity for a 3 – 0 lead after 2 innings‚ but the Giants tie it in the 3rd and go on to a 5 – 3 win. Iron Joe is now 11-0.