Rube Marquard’s record goes to an amazing 18-0 as he tops Boston for New York’s 12th straight win over the hapless Braves.
Rube Marquard’s record goes to an amazing 18-0 as he tops Boston for New York’s 12th straight win over the hapless Braves.
The Giants sweep another two from the Braves, winning 10 – 3 and 12 – 3. Christy Mathewson wins the opener, adding a steal of home in the 4th inning. This is the second time in a month that a Giants pitcher has stolen home: Red Ames did it May 22 against Brooklyn. The Giants will steal home 17 times this year to tie the National League mark set by Chicago last season.
The Giants sweep another two from the Braves, winning 10 – 3 and 12 – 3. Christy Mathewson wins the opener, adding a steal of home in the 4th inning. This is the second time in a month that a Giants pitcher has stolen home: Red Ames did it May 22 against Brooklyn. The Giants will steal home 17 times this year to tie the National League mark set by Chicago last season.
The Highlanders send future star Hippo Vaughn to the Senators for the waiver price
The Highlanders send future star Hippo Vaughn (2-8), winner of last year’s opener, to the Senators for the waiver price. In late August, Washington will compound the mistake by selling him to the Kansas City Blues (American Association).
Boston’s Smoky Joe Wood outguns the Nationals’ ace Walter Johnson to win, 3 – 0.
Boston’s Smoky Joe Wood outguns the Nationals’ ace Walter Johnson to win, 3 – 0. Wood allows three hits to the “Big Train”‘s 4. Johnson fans 10 batters in the loss.
New York’s Rube Marquard runs his win streak to 17 games by edging the Phillies, 2 – 1.
On June 25, 1912 New York’s Rube Marquard runs his win streak to 17 games by edging the Phillies, 2 – 1. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IGp1c3QgY2xpY2sgdGhlIHRhZ3MhICAiLCJhZnRlciI6IiIsImxpbmtfdG9fdGVybV9wYWdlIjoib24iLCJzZXBhcmF0b3IiOiIgfCAiLCJjYXRlZ29yeV90eXBlIjoicG9zdF90YWcifX0=@
The Cardinals walk the plank against the Pirates, losing 10 – 4 and 19 – 3 to Pittsburgh.
On June 25, 1912 The Cardinals walk the plank against the Pirates, losing 10 – 4 and 19 – 3 to Pittsburgh. Source Baseball Reference June 25
The Red Sox beat the Highlanders, 10 – 3, to complete a five-game sweep. Boston scores 55 runs in the sweep.
The Red Sox beat the Highlanders, 10 – 3, to complete a five-game sweep. Boston scores 55 runs in the sweep.
Chicago drubs the Cardinals, 10 – 2, behind Heinie Zimmerman’s five RBIs. The Great Zim has a single, two doubles and a triple.
Chicago drubs the Cardinals, 10 – 2, behind Heinie Zimmerman’s five RBIs. The Great Zim has a single, two doubles and a triple.
They might be the Braves this year, but they’re still the doormats of the National League. The Giants fatten their averages today, beating Boston, 17 – 5 and 14 – 12. New York puts the opener away for Christy Mathewson with 10 runs in the 7th inning, with Walt Dickson taking the loss.
They might be the Braves this year, but they’re still the doormats of the National League. The Giants fatten their averages today, beating Boston, 17 – 5 and 14 – 12. New York puts the opener away for Christy Mathewson with 10 runs in the 7th inning, with Walt Dickson taking the loss.
Ty Cobb gets pinch hit for in an unusual scenario
Ty Cobb gets pinch hit for in an unusual scenario. With two outs in the 9th, and the Tigers down 11 – 3, Cobb is nowhere to be found, and George Mullin substitutes and flies out to end the game. It turns out Cobb is in the clubhouse showering.
