At the Polo Grounds, Babe Ruth and the well-traveled Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees, 7 – 1.

At the Polo Grounds, Babe Ruth and the well-traveled Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees, 7 – 1.

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1915 – At the Polo Grounds, Babe Ruth and the well-traveled Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees, 7 – 1. It is the last stop on a 29-day road trip for the Red Sox. Ruth allows five hits and hits his second career home run, a three-run shot off Jack Warhop in the 2nd inning. After his homer, Ruth receives two intentional walks. He ends up kicking the bench and breaking his toe, sidelining him for two weeks.

The Chicago Tribune announces a contest with an unusual prize: the three winners will join one of Chicago’s three major league teams – the Cubs, the White Sox and the Whales of the Federal League – for a road trip at the end of the season. The contest is open to all local amateur players under the age of 21 and will help launch the major league careers of Henry Rasmussen and Charlie Pechous.

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The Chicago Tribune announces a contest with an unusual prize: the three winners will join one of Chicago’s three major league teams – the Cubs, the White Sox and the Whales of the Federal League – for a road trip at the end of the season. The contest is open to all local amateur players under the age of 21 and will help launch the major league careers of Henry Rasmussen and Charlie Pechous.

The Red Sox and White Sox battle for 17 innings at Comiskey Park, before Chicago prevails, 3 – 2. Red Faber wins his 7th straight, beating Carl Mays, who takes over in the 8th.

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The Red Sox and White Sox battle for 17 innings at Comiskey Park, before Chicago prevails, 3 – 2. Red Faber wins his 7th straight, beating Carl Mays, who takes over in the 8th.

Using just 67 pitches, Red Faber of the Chicago White Sox throws a complete game victory, beating the Washington Senators on three hits, 4 – 1.

Using just 67 pitches, Red Faber of the Chicago White Sox throws a complete game victory, beating the Washington Senators on three hits, 4 – 1.

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Using just 67 pitches, Red Faber of the Chicago White Sox throws a complete game victory, beating the Washington Senators on three hits, 4 – 1.

It is Nap Lajoie Day as the long-time hero returns to Cleveland in a Philadelphia A’s uniform. But Nap is hitless as Guy Morton tosses a 6 – 0 shutout against Philadelphia.

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It is Nap Lajoie Day as the long-time hero returns to Cleveland in a Philadelphia A’s uniform. But Nap is hitless as Guy Morton tosses a 6 – 0 shutout against Philadelphia.

Buck Herzog and home plate umpire Charles Rigler fought on the field

Buck Herzog and home plate umpire Charles Rigler fought on the field

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On May 1, 1915 Reds player-manager Buck Herzog and home plate umpire Charles Rigler fought on the field during a 9-5 loss to the Cardinals in St. Louis. The trouble started when Cardinal second baseman Miller Huggins tagged out Tommy Leach of the Reds on a hidden ball play. The base umpire (at the time…

1915 – The Detroit Tigers trim the St. Louis Browns, 12 – 3, with Ty Cobb stealing home in the 3rd inning. Cobb will steal home six times this season.

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1915 – The Detroit Tigers trim the St. Louis Browns, 12 – 3, with Ty Cobb stealing home in the 3rd inning. Cobb will steal home six times this season.