Eight different Highlanders commit a total of eleven errors en route to a 16-4 loss to Detroit. Shortstop Kid Elberfeld commits four of the fielding miscues in the contest played in New York’s American League Park.

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Eight different Highlanders commit a total of eleven errors en route to a 16-4 loss to Detroit. Shortstop Kid Elberfeld commits four of the fielding miscues in the contest played in New York’s American League Park.

At St. Louis‚ the Giants use three pitchers to beat Stoney McGlynn‚ 8 – 7. Christy Mathewson‚ the third pitcher‚ picks up the victory. Ex-Card Spike Shannon provides a key triple to give New York the win.

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On June 11, 1907 At St. Louis‚ the Giants use three pitchers to beat Stoney McGlynn‚ 8 – 7. Christy Mathewson‚ the third pitcher‚ picks up the victory. Ex-Card Spike Shannon provides a key triple to give New York the win.

1907 – The Boston Red Sox send former player-manager Jimmy Collins to the Philadelphia Athletics for infielder John Knight. Collins guided the Red Sox to two American League pennants and the 1903 World Series title. Boston then buys 43-year-old Deacon McGuire from the New York Highlanders and makes him manager. He will have a 98-123 record this year and in 1908.

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1907 – The Boston Red Sox send former player-manager Jimmy Collins to the Philadelphia Athletics for infielder John Knight. Collins guided the Red Sox to two American League pennants and the 1903 World Series title. Boston then buys 43-year-old Deacon McGuire from the New York Highlanders and makes him manager. He will have a 98-123 record this year and in 1908.

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Stoney McGlynn of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches both games in a doubleheader against the Cincinnati Reds, winning a 1 – 0 five-hitter in the opener. The Reds win the nitecap, 5 – 1.

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Stoney McGlynn of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches both games in a doubleheader against the Cincinnati Reds, winning a 1 – 0 five-hitter in the opener. The Reds win the nitecap, 5 – 1.

At the Polo Grounds‚ Boston pitcher Pat Flaherty clubs the first grand slam by a National League pitcher when he connects in the 2nd inning off Hooks Wiltse of the Giants. Boston wins‚ 7 – 5.

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At the Polo Grounds‚ Boston pitcher Pat Flaherty clubs the first grand slam by a National League pitcher when he connects in the 2nd inning off Hooks Wiltse of the Giants. Boston wins‚ 7 – 5.

Before a packed house of 23‚000‚ John McGraw uses his entire pitching staff of six against the Cubs‚ but Chicago still wins‚ 5 – 2, to move into first place over New York. Hooks Wiltse lasts just one inning‚ giving up two Chicago runs. Jimmy Sheckard’s three-run homer in the 5th off Christy Mathewson‚ pitching on a day’s rest‚ seals the win for Chicago.

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Before a packed house of 23‚000‚ John McGraw uses his entire pitching staff of six against the Cubs‚ but Chicago still wins‚ 5 – 2, to move into first place over New York. Hooks Wiltse lasts just one inning‚ giving up two Chicago runs. Jimmy Sheckard’s three-run homer in the 5th off Christy Mathewson‚ pitching on a day’s rest‚ seals the win for Chicago.

American League umpire Billy Evans needs a police escort after argumentative Detroit Tigers manager Hughie Jennings incites a riot. Jennings will be suspended.

American League umpire Billy Evans needs a police escort after argumentative Detroit Tigers manager Hughie Jennings incites a riot. Jennings will be suspended.

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American League umpire Billy Evans needs a police escort after argumentative Detroit Tigers manager Hughie Jennings incites a riot. Jennings will be suspended.

National League president Harry Pulliam dismisses the Opening Day protests of Pittsburgh manager Fred Clarke over Roger Bresnahan’s shin guards. As yet, Bresnahan is the only catcher using them.

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National League president Harry Pulliam dismisses the Opening Day protests of Pittsburgh manager Fred Clarke over Roger Bresnahan’s shin guards. As yet, Bresnahan is the only catcher using them.

Three-Finger Brown and Christy Mathewson hook up in a pitching duel, with the Chicago ace emerging the winner, 3 – 2. Matty’s batterymate Roger Bresnahan commits two errors to cause Mathewson to lose his first of the year. Mobbed at the Polo Grounds after the loss, umpires Hank O’Day and Bob Emslie require police protection. The crowd is egged on by manager John McGraw, who will be thrown out of games seven times this year.

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Three-Finger Brown and Christy Mathewson hook up in a pitching duel, with the Chicago ace emerging the winner, 3 – 2. Matty’s batterymate Roger Bresnahan commits two errors to cause Mathewson to lose his first of the year. Mobbed at the Polo Grounds after the loss, umpires Hank O’Day and Bob Emslie require police protection. The crowd is egged on by manager John McGraw, who will be thrown out of games seven times this year.

Hooks Wiltse pitches the New York Giants to a 6 – 2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. For New York, it is their 17th straight victory to run their season record to 24-3. Despite the run, the Giants stand in first place by just one game over the Chicago Cubs.

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Hooks Wiltse pitches the New York Giants to a 6 – 2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. For New York, it is their 17th straight victory to run their season record to 24-3. Despite the run, the Giants stand in first place by just one game over the Chicago Cubs.