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Tom Hughes of the Boston Braves finally pitches his no-hitter against the Pittsburgh Pirates

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On June 16, 1916, At Braves Field Tom Hughes of the Boston Braves pitches a no-hitter against the Pittsburgh Pirates, winning the game, 2-0. Six years earlier on August 30, 1910 Hughes had pitched no-hit ball for nine innings against the Cleveland Naps, only to allow a hit in the 10th inning and then lose the…

In the 7th inning against the A’s‚ Cleveland’s Guy Morton ties a major league record by striking out 4 batters. Cleveland wins‚ 7 – 2.

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On June 11, 1916 In the 7th inning against the A’s‚ Cleveland’s Guy Morton ties a major league record by striking out 4 batters. Cleveland wins‚ 7 – 2.

1916 – In Cleveland, Babe Ruth of the Boston Red Sox shuts out the Indians, 5 – 0, on five hits, and has now thrown 24 straight scoreless innings. He is 2 for 3 at the plate.

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1916 – In Cleveland, Babe Ruth of the Boston Red Sox shuts out the Indians, 5 – 0, on five hits, and has now thrown 24 straight scoreless innings. He is 2 for 3 at the plate.

In game one of a Pacific Coast League doubleheader sweep at Oakland‚ Bill Prough pitches 10 hitless innings against San Francisco. He leaves the scoreless game after 17 innings having given up 4 hits. Oakland wins‚ 1 – 0‚ in 18 innings.

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In game one of a Pacific Coast League doubleheader sweep at Oakland‚ Bill Prough pitches 10 hitless innings against San Francisco. He leaves the scoreless game after 17 innings having given up 4 hits. Oakland wins‚ 1 – 0‚ in 18 innings.

Christy Mathewson pitches a 3 – 0 shutout over the Boston Braves, leading the New York Giants to their 17th consecutive victory, all on the road. In spite of their impressive winning streak, the Giants will finish second to the Brooklyn Robins in the National League pennant race.

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Christy Mathewson pitches a 3 – 0 shutout over the Boston Braves, leading the New York Giants to their 17th consecutive victory, all on the road. In spite of their impressive winning streak, the Giants will finish second to the Brooklyn Robins in the National League pennant race.

Christy Mathewson pitches the New York Giants to their 17th consecutive victory all on the road

Christy Mathewson pitches the New York Giants to their 17th consecutive victory all on the road

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On May 29, 1916, future Hall of Famer Christy Mathewson pitches the New York Giants to their 17th consecutive victory, all on the road. Mathewson shuts out the Boston Braves, 3-0. In spite of their impressive winning streak, the Giants will finish second to the Boston Braves in the National League pennant race.

In Boston, Giants outfielder Benny Kauff is picked off first base three times by Lefty Tyler. The center fielder’s miscues don’t hurt the team when New York reels off its 14th consecutive road victory, beating the Braves, 12-1.

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In Boston, Giants outfielder Benny Kauff is picked off first base three times by Lefty Tyler. The center fielder’s miscues don’t hurt the team when New York reels off its 14th consecutive road victory, beating the Braves, 12-1.

Boston shuts out [1916 Tigers |[Detroit]]‚ 4 – 0‚ as Babe Ruth allows just 4 singles. Ruth adds two hits but Harry Hooper’s fielding heroics – 4 great catches – make him the day’s star.

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Boston shuts out [1916 Tigers |[Detroit]]‚ 4 – 0‚ as Babe Ruth allows just 4 singles. Ruth adds two hits but Harry Hooper’s fielding heroics – 4 great catches – make him the day’s star.

In Cincinnati‚ Rube Benton pitches the Giants to a 4 – 3 win over the Reds‚ New York’s 12th win in a row on the road. Benton needs relief help from Jeff Tesreau and Christy Mathewson in the 9th to win.

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In Cincinnati‚ Rube Benton pitches the Giants to a 4 – 3 win over the Reds‚ New York’s 12th win in a row on the road. Benton needs relief help from Jeff Tesreau and Christy Mathewson in the 9th to win.