Christy Mathewson is the winner over Pat Ragan, scattering

The Giants win their 11th straight, beating Brooklyn, 3 – 2. Christy Mathewson the winner extends his walkless streak is at 47 innings.

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With manager John McGraw in the grandstand, the Giants win their 11th straight, beating Brooklyn, 3 – 2. Christy Mathewson is the winner over Pat Ragan, scattering 12 hits but walking none. His walkless streak is at 47 innings.

The Giants hand Pete Alexander his third loss in the four-game series, as Jeff Tesreau wins, 4 – 2, in 11 innings. New York is now in first place by 3 1/2 games.

The Giants hand Pete Alexander his third loss in the four-game series, as Jeff Tesreau wins, 4 – 2, in 11 innings. New York is now in first place by 3 1/2 games.

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On July 3, 1913 The Giants hand Pete Alexander his third loss in the four-game series, as Jeff Tesreau wins, 4 – 2, in 11 innings. New York is now in first place by 3 1/2 games.  

The Red Sox tally 15 hits off Washington’s Walter Johnson, but lose, 1 – 0, in 15 innings. This a major league frustration record for most hits in a shutout. Ray Collins takes the loss.

The Red Sox tally 15 hits off Washington’s Walter Johnson, but lose, 1 – 0, in 15 innings. This a major league frustration record for most hits in a shutout. Ray Collins takes the loss.

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On July 3, 1913 The Red Sox tally 15 hits off Washington’s Walter Johnson, but lose, 1 – 0, in 15 innings. This a major league frustration record for most hits in a shutout. Ray Collins takes the loss.  

Christy Mathewson allows 13 hits but the Giants continue to pummel the Phillies, winning 8 - 4

Christy Mathewson allows 13 hits but the Giants continue to pummel the Phils, winning 8 – 4. Matty gives up no walks to run his streak to 34 innings.

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On July 2, 1913 Christy Mathewson allows 13 hits but the Giants continue to pummel the Phils, winning 8 – 4. Matty gives up no walks to run his streak to 34 innings.  

At Philadelphia, New York’s thrilling 11 – 10 win over the Phils puts the Giants on top to stay. Hooks Wiltse pitches the first nine innings for New York before wilting, and Christy Mathewson relieves. In the 10th, Buck Herzog singles off Grover Alexander and Matty wins his 14th. The fireworks continue after the game when John McGraw, walking to the clubhouse with several Phillies, is belted and then jumped by several Philly fans. McGraw is cut up and Phils P Ad Brennan is identified as the instigator of the fight. After investigating, National League President Tom Lynch will suspend both McGraw and Brennan for five days, with Brennan also fined $100.

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At Philadelphia, New York’s thrilling 11 – 10 win over the Phils puts the Giants on top to stay. Hooks Wiltse pitches the first nine innings for New York before wilting, and Christy Mathewson relieves. In the 10th, Buck Herzog singles off Grover Alexander and Matty wins his 14th. The fireworks continue after the game when John McGraw, walking to the clubhouse with several Phillies, is belted and then jumped by several Philly fans. McGraw is cut up and Phils P Ad Brennan is identified as the instigator of the fight. After investigating, National League President Tom Lynch will suspend both McGraw and Brennan for five days, with Brennan also fined $100.

Washington’s Walter Johnson tops the A’s, 2 – 0, to start a 14-game winning streak. He won’t lose for another two months.

Washington’s Walter Johnson tops the A’s, 2 – 0, to start a 14-game winning streak. He won’t lose for another two months.

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On June 27, 1913 Washington’s Walter Johnson tops the A’s, 2 – 0, to start a 14-game winning streak. He won’t lose for another two months. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IGp1c3QgY2xpY2sgdGhlIHRhZ3MhICAiLCJhZnRlciI6IiIsImxpbmtfdG9fdGVybV9wYWdlIjoib24iLCJzZXBhcmF0b3IiOiIgfCAiLCJjYXRlZ29yeV90eXBlIjoicG9zdF90YWcifX0=@

After failing in Cincinnati and moving across the Ohio River to Covington, Kentucky, the Federal League team decides to relocate again. The franchise shift to Kansas City, which is American Association territory, will cause Organized Baseball to “declare war” on the upstart league.

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After failing in Cincinnati and moving across the Ohio River to Covington, Kentucky, the Federal League team decides to relocate again. The franchise shift to Kansas City, which is American Association territory, will cause Organized Baseball to “declare war” on the upstart league.

Nats catcher Eddie Ainsmith swipes second base, third base, and home

Nats catcher Eddie Ainsmith swipes second base, third base, and home

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At Washington’s Griffith Stadium the A’s doubleheader pasting of the Senators, 11 – 2 and 10 – 3, Nats catcher Eddie Ainsmith swipes second base, third base, and home in the opener. After safely reaching base on a single in the bottom of the ninth frame, the 23 year-old catcher’s thievery of second, third, and home proves to be of little consequence when Philadelphia routs the Nats.