The Cubs edge the Reds, 3 – 2 at Wrigley Field, when Leo Durocher boots a ground ball hit by Kiki Cuyler. It ends a string of 251 errorless chances in 53 games for Durocher.

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The Cubs edge the Reds, 3 – 2 at Wrigley Field, when Leo Durocher boots a ground ball hit by Kiki Cuyler. It ends a string of 251 errorless chances in 53 games for Durocher.

Despite three triples by Charlie Gehringer, the Senators overwhelm the Tigers, 21 – 5, collecting 21 hits. Sam Rice and Buddy Myer each have four hits and four runs as every hitter in the lineup hits a safety. Winning pitcher Lloyd Brown scores three runs.

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Despite three triples by Charlie Gehringer, the Senators overwhelm the Tigers, 21 – 5, collecting 21 hits. Sam Rice and Buddy Myer each have four hits and four runs as every hitter in the lineup hits a safety. Winning pitcher Lloyd Brown scores three runs.

Zack Wheat last homerun at Ebbets Field – One for the Books
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Zack Wheat last homerun at Ebbets Field – One for the Books

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At Ebbets Field, the aging 18-year veteran outfielder Zack Wheat hits his last homer as a Dodger, but severely pulls a muscle nearing second. The future Hall of Famer needs to rest nearly five minutes before reaching home plate, making his trip around the bases the most extended home run trot in major league history.

Cards RF Jack Smith charges in for a short fly ball and keeps on running, tagging first base to double up the baserunner before he can get back, for a rare unassisted double play.

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Cards RF Jack Smith charges in for a short fly ball and keeps on running, tagging first base to double up the baserunner before he can get back, for a rare unassisted double play.

Lefty Dickie Kerr, on the injured list since 1921, is reinstated and tries a comeback with the White Sox. He’ll start twice, lose once, and after 10 relief chores, quit for good.

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Lefty Dickie Kerr, on the injured list since 1921, is reinstated and tries a comeback with the White Sox. He’ll start twice, lose once, and after 10 relief chores, quit for good.

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8/5/1925: Tony Kaufmann of the Cubs and Russ Wrightstone of the Phillies each hit balls into the left field bleachers at Wrigley Field which were undergoing destruction at the time. According to the ground rules, each player was credited with a double.

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8/5/1925: Tony Kaufmann of the Cubs and Russ Wrightstone of the Phillies each hit balls into the left field bleachers at Wrigley Field which were undergoing destruction at the time. According to the ground rules, each player was credited with a double.

Against the Browns, Babe Ruth again bats righthanded. After the Babe hits his 26th and 27th home runs off Ray Kolp, relief P Elam Vangilder takes no chances with Ruth and walks him intentionally in the 11th and again in the 13th inning. Ruth bats righty against Vangilder. Bob Meusel’s single wins the game, 9 – 8.

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Against the Browns, Babe Ruth again bats righthanded. After the Babe hits his 26th and 27th home runs off Ray Kolp, relief P Elam Vangilder takes no chances with Ruth and walks him intentionally in the 11th and again in the 13th inning. Ruth bats righty against Vangilder. Bob Meusel’s single wins the game, 9 – 8.

Kansas City Monarchs Hall of Fame pitchers José Méndez and Bullet Rogan combine for a no-hitter against the Milwaukee Bears, winning 7-0 at Kansas City’s newly-opened Muehlebach Field. Méndez pitches five perfect innings before being relieved by Rogan. Rogan walks the second man he faces, the only baserunner allowed in the game.

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Kansas City Monarchs Hall of Fame pitchers José Méndez and Bullet Rogan combine for a no-hitter against the Milwaukee Bears, winning 7-0 at Kansas City’s newly-opened Muehlebach Field. Méndez pitches five perfect innings before being relieved by Rogan. Rogan walks the second man he faces, the only baserunner allowed in the game.

Tommy McCarthy, a top outfielder in the 1890s, dies at 58. He will enter the Hall of Fame in 1946. On the 14th, an all-star team will beat the Red Sox in a benefit game that raises more than $5,000 for his family.

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Tommy McCarthy, a top outfielder in the 1890s, dies at 58. He will enter the Hall of Fame in 1946. On the 14th, an all-star team will beat the Red Sox in a benefit game that raises more than $5,000 for his family.