Fred Luderus, playing in his 479th straight contest since June 2, 1916, breaks Eddie Collins’s consecutive-game record. The Phillies first baseman will extend his major league mark to 533 before the streak ends in the 1920 season opener.

Phils star Grover Alexander wins his 20th of the season, pitching a 12-inning, 1 – 0 shutout over the Cubs. In the 12th, Alex intentionally walks two and then fans pitcher Mike Prendergast with the bases loaded. Bill Killefer strolls home with the winning run while the Cubs are arguing a call at third base. Alexander has now won more games than the cross-town A’s (19).

On the 8th anniversary of Walter Johnson’s debut, the Big Train tops the Browns, 5 – 1. The losing pitcher is George Sisler, who has a single off Johnson.

It’s Walter Johnson Day in Washington. President Wilson is on hand to help mark the Big Train’s 6th anniversary in a Nationals uniform. Johnson is presented with a silver cup filled with 10-dollar bills ($674) and returns the favor with a 3 – 2 win over Detroit, his 24th win of the year.

The Federal League takes a big step toward another baseball war, voting to expand into the East.

Christy Mathewson allows 15 singles, but his teammates help with four double plays and the Giants top the Pirates, 8 – 4. Babe Adams takes the loss.

At the Polo Grounds, the Giants score four runs in the 1st off Orval Overall, but Overall tightens his belt and allows no more scoring. The Cubs come back with five runs off Christy Mathewson to win, 5 – 4.

Harry Pulliam is buried in Louisville. For the first time in history, both National League and American League games are postponed in tribute. After the funeral, a special meeting of the Board of Directors appoints John Heydler to succeed Pulliam as president of the NL.

Three Finger Brown tops Christy Mathewson for the third time this season, allowing just four hits in shutting out the Giants, 5 – 0. The first-place Cubs paste Matty for nine hits, and will take four out of five games in the series with New York.