The Pirates wak off with 2-1 win vs the Giants and Christy Mathewson
1906 – The Pirates edge the Giants and Christy Mathewson, 2 – 1, plating both runs on walks.
Wee Willie Keeler strikes out for only the second time this season, both times by spitballer Ed Walsh of the White Sox.
Wee Willie Keeler strikes out for only the second time this season, both times by spitballer Ed Walsh of the White Sox.
The Cubs turn back the visiting Giants, 6 – 2 behind Three Finger Brown. Christy Mathewson has an off day for New York, allowing 12 hits, three by his nemesis Joe Tinker.
The Cubs turn back the visiting Giants, 6 – 2 behind Three Finger Brown. Christy Mathewson has an off day for New York, allowing 12 hits, three by his nemesis Joe Tinker.
John W. Taylor is replaced by a reliever for the first time since June of 1901
John W. Taylor is replaced by a reliever for the first time since June of 1901 when the Brooklyn Superbas knock him out of the game in the third inning. During the five-year span, the Orphans’ right-hander completed a remarkable 1,727 innings of work that included 187 consecutive complete games, as well as finishing up 15 games in relief.
1906 – A Sunday crowd estimated at 30‚000 are on hand in Chicago to watch the red-hot White Sox beat the Highlanders‚ 3 – 0. The gates are closed an hour before game time‚ locking many fans outside.
1906 – A Sunday crowd estimated at 30‚000 are on hand in Chicago to watch the red-hot White Sox beat the Highlanders‚ 3 – 0. The gates are closed an hour before game time‚ locking many fans outside.
Before 15‚000‚ the White Sox whip the Highlanders‚ 8 – 1. New York 3B George Moriarty gets into a fight with a fan in the 8th inning before police break it up.
Before 15‚000‚ the White Sox whip the Highlanders‚ 8 – 1. New York 3B George Moriarty gets into a fight with a fan in the 8th inning before police break it up.
Jack Taylor hurls record 187th consecutive complete game
Jack “Brakeman” Taylor of the Chicago Cubs sets a major league record by hurling his 187th consecutive complete game
In a New England League game, Lynn (MA) outfielder Tom Burke has his skull fractured when he is hit by a pitch thrown by Fall River’s Joseph Yeager. Two days later, Burke will die from the beaning.
In a New England League game, Lynn (MA) outfielder Tom Burke has his skull fractured when he is hit by a pitch thrown by Fall River’s Joseph Yeager. Two days later, Burke will die from the beaning.
The Giants stop the Pirates, 6 – 0, with Christy Mathewson and George Ferguson combining for the shutout. Lefty Leifield takes the loss.
The Giants stop the Pirates, 6 – 0, with Christy Mathewson and George Ferguson combining for the shutout. Lefty Leifield takes the loss.
National League President Harry Pulliam upholds the forfeit to the Cubs of yesterday’s Giants game stating: “I uphold the action of the umpires absolutely‚ and if I am not sustained by the NL Board of Directors I will not only resign my position as President of the NL‚ but I will quit professional baseball forever.” Giants owner John Brush then allows Jim Johnstone to officiate‚ and the Cubs win, 3 – 2, behind Three Fingers Brown and Ed Reulbach. At the month’s end‚ the Cubs will have a 15-game lead.
National League President Harry Pulliam upholds the forfeit to the Cubs of yesterday’s Giants game stating: “I uphold the action of the umpires absolutely‚ and if I am not sustained by the NL Board of Directors I will not only resign my position as President of the NL‚ but I will quit professional baseball forever.” Giants owner John Brush then allows Jim Johnstone to officiate‚ and the Cubs win, 3 – 2, behind Three Fingers Brown and Ed Reulbach. At the month’s end‚ the Cubs will have a 15-game lead.
