Christy Mathewson of the New York Giants scatters 10 hits and defeats the Philadelphia Phillies, 3 – 2, at the Baker Bowl. Fred Snodgrass hits a two-run double off Jim Moroney in the 5th inning to give the Giants the edge.

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Christy Mathewson of the New York Giants scatters 10 hits and defeats the Philadelphia Phillies, 3 – 2, at the Baker Bowl. Fred Snodgrass hits a two-run double off Jim Moroney in the 5th inning to give the Giants the edge.

In the nightcap of a twin bill in Chicago, Jack Coombs’ scoreless streak ends at 53 innings during a 5-2 loss in a game shortened by darkness. The A’s right-hander will throw 13 shutouts in 38 games he starts and will finish the season with a 31-9 record and an ERA of 1.30.

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In the nightcap of a twin bill in Chicago, Jack Coombs’ scoreless streak ends at 53 innings during a 5-2 loss in a game shortened by darkness. The A’s right-hander will throw 13 shutouts in 38 games he starts and will finish the season with a 31-9 record and an ERA of 1.30.

In the top of the ninth inning in a game against Boston, Cincinnati’s outfielder Dode Paskert steals second base, third base as well as home plate. The thievery proves to be the margin of victory when the Reds edge the Doves, 6-5.

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In the top of the ninth inning in a game against Boston, Cincinnati’s outfielder Dode Paskert steals second base, third base as well as home plate. The thievery proves to be the margin of victory when the Reds edge the Doves, 6-5.

Cy Young wins the 500th game of his career as the Cleveland Naps beat the Washington Senators, 5 – 4, in 11 innings. He is the only pitcher in major league history to ever reach this milestone.

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Cy Young wins the 500th game of his career as the Cleveland Naps beat the Washington Senators, 5 – 4, in 11 innings. He is the only pitcher in major league history to ever reach this milestone.

home plate umpire is Bill Dinneen becomes the only person in big league history to both throw a no-hitter and call one as an umpire

home plate umpire is Bill Dinneen becomes the only person in big league history to both throw a no-hitter and call one as an umpire

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Issuing just one walk, which spoils his bid for a perfect game, A’s right-hander Chief Bender, who is part Chippewa, throws a 4-0 no-hitter at Shibe Park against the Cleveland Naps (Indians). The home plate umpire is Bill Dinneen, who tossed a no-hit game against the White Sox playing with the Pilgrims (Red Sox) in 1905, making him the only person in big league history to both throw a no-hitter and call one as an umpire.

Walter Johnson

Walter Johnson drops to 2-5 and the Washington Post suggests that the Nats “trade this phenom for a couple of good fielders.”

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The White Sox tally seven runs in five innings against Walter Johnson to coast to a 10 – 3 win. Johnson’s record is now 2 – 5, and the Washington Post suggests that the Nats “trade this phenom for a couple of good fielders.”

The Cubs’ Heinie Zimmerman makes four errors and collects four hits in a 9 – 5 win over the Giants. Red Ames, in relief of Christy Mathewson, is hammered for the loss.

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The Cubs’ Heinie Zimmerman makes four errors and collects four hits in a 9 – 5 win over the Giants. Red Ames, in relief of Christy Mathewson, is hammered for the loss.

President William Howard Taft attends two games in one day

President William Howard Taft attends two games in one day

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On May 4, 1910, President William Howard Taft attends two games in one day. After watching part of a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds at Sportsman’s Park, with the Cardinals are routing the Reds, he travels cross-town to watch the remainder of the game between the hometown Browns and the Cleveland Spiders…

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5/2/1910 – The Cards were in Cincinnati for the make up of a postponed game. Due to an oversight, the NL did not assign umpires for the game, so a respected local one, Jim Maginnis, was recruited. There were some close calls in the first that upset St. Louis manager Reger Bresnahan, and he then made a farce out of the game with quite a few changes of fielding positions including moving pitchers into the field and having position players pitch. In the seventh Eddie Higgins who was in the number two spot was hit by a pitch and Bresnahan came of the bench to run for him and then stayed in the game at catcher replacing Billy Kelly who was in the number six spot. In the eighth Bresnahan batted in Kelly’s spot, but the proper batter was Jap Barbeau who went in to replace Higgens in left. Bresnahan was safe on an error, but the Reds did not notice the batting out of turn, so the play stood. The Reds won 9-4 after scoring five in the first, so it did not hurt them.

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5/2/1910 – The Cards were in Cincinnati for the make up of a postponed game. Due to an oversight, the NL did not assign umpires for the game, so a respected local one, Jim Maginnis, was recruited. There were some close calls in the first that upset St. Louis manager Reger Bresnahan, and he then made a farce out of the game with quite a few changes of fielding positions including moving pitchers into the field and having position players pitch. In the seventh Eddie Higgins who was in the number two spot was hit by a pitch and Bresnahan came of the bench to run for him and then stayed in the game at catcher replacing Billy Kelly who was in the number six spot. In the eighth Bresnahan batted in Kelly’s spot, but the proper batter was Jap Barbeau who went in to replace Higgens in left. Bresnahan was safe on an error, but the Reds did not notice the batting out of turn, so the play stood. The Reds won 9-4 after scoring five in the first, so it did not hurt them.