1915 – George Cutshaw goes 6 for 6 to lead Brooklyn to a 13 – 0 pasting of the Cubs. He’s the first player in 14 years to collect six hits in a game.

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1915 – George Cutshaw goes 6 for 6 to lead Brooklyn to a 13 – 0 pasting of the Cubs. He’s the first player in 14 years to collect six hits in a game.

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Gavvy Cravath ties a major league record with four doubles against the Cincinnati Reds.

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Gavvy Cravath ties a major league record with four doubles against the Cincinnati Reds.

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Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Gavvy Cravath ties a major league record with four doubles against the Cincinnati Reds. Philadelphia wins, 14 – 7. Two of Gavvy’s doubles come with the bases loaded‚ a major league record‚ and the only time this century that someone has doubled with the sacks full twice in a game. Grover Cleveland Alexander coasts home to the win.

In Chicago, the White Sox top the Senators, 6 – 2. Relieving for losing pitcher Jim Shaw is future Hall of Famer Sam Rice, who will pitch only eight more times before going to the outfield for two decades. Playing RF in the game for Washington is Walter Johnson, filling in for the injured Danny Moeller.

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In Chicago, the White Sox top the Senators, 6 – 2. Relieving for losing pitcher Jim Shaw is future Hall of Famer Sam Rice, who will pitch only eight more times before going to the outfield for two decades. Playing RF in the game for Washington is Walter Johnson, filling in for the injured Danny Moeller.

George Sisler pitches to two Yankees in the 6th inning

George Sisler pitches to two Yankees in the 6th inning, hitting one and walking the other

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Another future Hall of Famer takes a turn on the mound, as George Sisler pitches to two Yankees in the 6th inning, hitting one and walking the other. The Browns-Yankees game is called at the end of 10 innings with the score tied, 4 – 4.

1915 – For the second time in six weeks, Pirate hurler Al Mamaux combines to throw a doubleheader shutout. This time his partner is Bob Harmon, as Mamaux stops the Phils, 6 – 0, and Harmon follows with a 9 – 0 win.

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1915 – For the second time in six weeks, Pirate hurler Al Mamaux combines to throw a doubleheader shutout. This time his partner is Bob Harmon, as Mamaux stops the Phils, 6 – 0, and Harmon follows with a 9 – 0 win.

As Brooklyn’s rookie pitcher steps to the mound, St. Louis manager Miller Huggins, coaching at third base, calls for the ball. The rookie obliges, Huggins steps aside, and the Cardinal runner scores. A change in the rules will prevent such trickery in the future.

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As Brooklyn’s rookie pitcher steps to the mound, St. Louis manager Miller Huggins, coaching at third base, calls for the ball. The rookie obliges, Huggins steps aside, and the Cardinal runner scores. A change in the rules will prevent such trickery in the future.

At Fenway Park, Smoky Joe Wood fires a one-hitter, beating Cleveland, 2 – 0. Bill Wambsganss’ single is the only Cleveland hit. For Wood, it is his fifth one-hitter, and the third over regulation distance.

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At Fenway Park, Smoky Joe Wood fires a one-hitter, beating Cleveland, 2 – 0. Bill Wambsganss’ single is the only Cleveland hit. For Wood, it is his fifth one-hitter, and the third over regulation distance.

1915 – Against Pittsburgh, the Phillies lose, 1 – 0, when Quaker backstop Bill Killefer throws wildly past third base in the 9th. Grover Cleveland Alexander is saddled with the loss.

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1915 – Against Pittsburgh, the Phillies lose, 1 – 0, when Quaker backstop Bill Killefer throws wildly past third base in the 9th. Grover Cleveland Alexander is saddled with the loss.