The Yankees regain the American League lead with 1 – 0 and 2 – 1 wins over the Browns.
The Yankees regain the American League lead with 1 – 0 and 2 – 1 wins over the Browns.
1923 – Pirates OF Max Carey steals second base, third base and home versus Brooklyn. He will again lead the National League with 51 stolen bases. Equally fleet in the field, he will garner 450 putouts and 28 assists. He is the first OF to top 400 putouts 6 times. Richie Ashburn will later do it 9 times.
1923 – Pirates OF Max Carey steals second base, third base and home versus Brooklyn. He will again lead the National League with 51 stolen bases. Equally fleet in the field, he will garner 450 putouts and 28 assists. He is the first OF to top 400 putouts 6 times. Richie Ashburn will later do it 9 times.
Led by SS Charlie Hollocher’s three triples, the Cubs cook the Cardinals, 16 – 5. Hollocher is in the middle of his best season, and will hit .340 while leading the loop in fielding for the second straight year.
Led by SS Charlie Hollocher’s three triples, the Cubs cook the Cardinals, 16 – 5. Hollocher is in the middle of his best season, and will hit .340 while leading the loop in fielding for the second straight year.
The New York Yankees’ Everett Scott nears 1,000 consecutive games played, but it takes an extra effort to keep the streak alive. He spends $40 to hire a car to get to Chicago in time for the game after a train he is on is wrecked.
The New York Yankees’ Everett Scott nears 1,000 consecutive games played, but it takes an extra effort to keep the streak alive. He spends $40 to hire a car to get to Chicago in time for the game after a train he is on is wrecked.
In Philadelphia, 33,000 fans – the largest crowd to watch a game in Philadelphia since 1914 – sees Carl Mays win his 15th straight over the Mackmen as the Yankees prevail, 7 – 2, in the first game of a doubleheader. Bob Shawkey coasts home to a 13 – 7 win in the nitecap. Bob Meusel homers in each game.
In Philadelphia, 33,000 fans – the largest crowd to watch a game in Philadelphia since 1914 – sees Carl Mays win his 15th straight over the Mackmen as the Yankees prevail, 7 – 2, in the first game of a doubleheader. Bob Shawkey coasts home to a 13 – 7 win in the nitecap. Bob Meusel homers in each game.
George Sisler continues his hot hitting, collecting two doubles and hitting for the cycle in a 10-inning, 7 – 5 win at Detroit. Sisler is 5 for 5.
George Sisler continues his hot hitting, collecting two doubles and hitting for the cycle in a 10-inning, 7 – 5 win at Detroit. Sisler is 5 for 5.
Boston Braves P John “Mule” Watson hurls two complete-game victories over the Phillies, winning by scores of 4 – 3 and 8 – 0. It is the third doubleheader he has pitched, the first two being with the A’s in 1918.
Boston Braves P John “Mule” Watson hurls two complete-game victories over the Phillies, winning by scores of 4 – 3 and 8 – 0. It is the third doubleheader he has pitched, the first two being with the A’s in 1918.
1916 – On a muddy Robison Field in St. Louis, the Cards drill 23 hits in the opener to defeat the Pirates in 11 innings, 9 – 8. The hit total is a major league high for the season. Game two begins at six p.m. and when the Bucs score eight runs in the first two innings, Pittsburgh hurries to get the game in, while on the other side of the field, the Cards begin to dally. The Cards’ Dots Miller singles and then steals second and third base on one pitch as pitcher Al Mamaux and C Bill Fischer ignore him. The Cards “steal” 11 bases, while the Bucs add three in just five innings before the umps and darkness mercifully end it. Pittsburgh wins, 9 – 5. The steal rule will eventually be amended to not credit a runner when the defense ignores him.
1916 – On a muddy Robison Field in St. Louis, the Cards drill 23 hits in the opener to defeat the Pirates in 11 innings, 9 – 8. The hit total is a major league high for the season. Game two begins at six p.m. and when the Bucs score eight runs in the first two innings, Pittsburgh hurries to get the game in, while on the other side of the field, the Cards begin to dally. The Cards’ Dots Miller singles and then steals second and third base on one pitch as pitcher Al Mamaux and C Bill Fischer ignore him. The Cards “steal” 11 bases, while the Bucs add three in just five innings before the umps and darkness mercifully end it. Pittsburgh wins, 9 – 5. The steal rule will eventually be amended to not credit a runner when the defense ignores him.
1914 – In the start of a crucial series in New York, the Braves pound Rube Marquard for 11 hits to win, 5 – 3. Rabbit Maranville contributes a triple and Les Mann adds a homer and two-run single. Lefty Tyler notches another victory.
1914 – In the start of a crucial series in New York, the Braves pound Rube Marquard for 11 hits to win, 5 – 3. Rabbit Maranville contributes a triple and Les Mann adds a homer and two-run single. Lefty Tyler notches another victory.
Edd Roush makes his his major league debut
Aug 20, 1913 – White Sox ace Jim Scott‚ on his way to a 20-20 record‚ shuts out Boston to win‚ 1-0. The loser is rookie Fred Anderson‚ who will go 0-6‚ before going to the FL next season. Patrolling CF is Edd Roush‚ in his major league debut‚ the start of an unsuccessful 9-game…
