The Washington Nationals complete a marathon run of eight straight doubleheaders, a major-league record until the National League Braves top it in 1928.

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The Washington Nationals complete a marathon run of eight straight doubleheaders, a major-league record until the National League Braves top it in 1928.

The Nationals’ Otis Clymer and Jim Delahanty draw indefinite suspensions for abusing umpire Silk O’Loughlin in Cleveland. Delahanty, a Cleveland native, is later fined $50 and barred from the Cleveland ballpark for one year for his unbecoming conduct.

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The Nationals’ Otis Clymer and Jim Delahanty draw indefinite suspensions for abusing umpire Silk O’Loughlin in Cleveland. Delahanty, a Cleveland native, is later fined $50 and barred from the Cleveland ballpark for one year for his unbecoming conduct.

Highlanders 1B Hal Chase has a record 38 putouts in a doubleheader sweep versus the visiting Browns. The Highlanders win, 3 – 1 and 6 – 5.

Highlanders 1B Hal Chase has a record 38 putouts in a doubleheader sweep versus the visiting Browns. The Highlanders win, 3 – 1 and 6 – 5.

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Highlanders 1B Hal Chase has a record 38 putouts in a doubleheader sweep versus the visiting Browns. The Highlanders win, 3 – 1 and 6 – 5.

Umpire George Bausewine is once again in the middle of controversy, forfeiting a game to the Pirates with the score tied 5 – 5 in the 9th when the Giants argue too long over his safe call at third base. New York will appeal the forfeiture, but on August 26 National League President Harry Pulliam will uphold the ump’s decision. By the rules of the day, Giants pitcher Christy Mathewson is charged with the loss.

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Umpire George Bausewine is once again in the middle of controversy, forfeiting a game to the Pirates with the score tied 5 – 5 in the 9th when the Giants argue too long over his safe call at third base. New York will appeal the forfeiture, but on August 26 National League President Harry Pulliam will uphold the ump’s decision. By the rules of the day, Giants pitcher Christy Mathewson is charged with the loss.

1904 – The Highlanders beat Cleveland, 5 – 0, to send the American League into a virtual three-way tie. New York is first (.614) with Chicago (.613) and Cleveland (.611) close behind.

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1904 – The Highlanders beat Cleveland, 5 – 0, to send the American League into a virtual three-way tie. New York is first (.614) with Chicago (.613) and Cleveland (.611) close behind.

Cleveland rookie Otto Hess, who made his debut two days ago, wobbles to a 7 – 6, ten-inning win over the Washington Nationals. The Nats test the rookie by laying down 14 bunts, three of which are misplayed by Hess, four are hits, and seven go for sacrifices. Cleveland SS John Gochnauer breaks his finger in the 3rd inning when he tries to flag down a line drive hit by Ed Delahanty. Gochnauer stays in the game and doubles in the tying runs in the 8th inning and doubles home the winner off Case Patten in the 10th.

Cleveland rookie Otto Hess, who made his debut two days ago, wobbles to a 7 – 6, ten-inning win over the Washington Nationals. The Nats test the rookie by laying down 14 bunts, three of which are misplayed by Hess, four are hits, and seven go for sacrifices. Cleveland SS John Gochnauer breaks his finger in the 3rd inning when he tries to flag down a line drive hit by Ed Delahanty. Gochnauer stays in the game and doubles in the tying runs in the 8th inning and doubles home the winner off Case Patten in the 10th.

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Cleveland rookie Otto Hess, who made his debut two days ago, wobbles to a 7 – 6, ten-inning win over the Washington Nationals. The Nats test the rookie by laying down 14 bunts, three of which are misplayed by Hess, four are hits, and seven go for sacrifices. Cleveland SS John Gochnauer breaks his finger in the 3rd inning when he tries to flag down a line drive hit by Ed Delahanty. Gochnauer stays in the game and doubles in the tying runs in the 8th inning and doubles home the winner off Case Patten in the 10th.

The first-place Pirates whip New York, 3 – 0 behind Jesse Tannehill’s two-hitter. Christy Mathewson strikes out 11 Bucs in the loss.

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The first-place Pirates whip New York, 3 – 0 behind Jesse Tannehill’s two-hitter. Christy Mathewson strikes out 11 Bucs in the loss.

In the second inning of the nightcap against the Americans in Baltimore, Jimmy Hart punches umpire John Haskell in the face. The Orioles’ rookie first baseman who hits .311 playing in a total of only 58 games in his major league career, serves a ten-day suspension, but quits after going 4-for-4 upon his return because the team refused to pay the $25 he had been fined.

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In the second inning of the nightcap against the Americans in Baltimore, Jimmy Hart punches umpire John Haskell in the face. The Orioles’ rookie first baseman who hits .311 playing in a total of only 58 games in his major league career, serves a ten-day suspension, but quits after going 4-for-4 upon his return because the team refused to pay the $25 he had been fined.

In the first of two in Philly, Giant OF Ike Van Zandt makes an 11th-inning error and Philadelphia goes on to score three runs and win, 6 – 3. Van Zandt came on in the 9th after starting LF Kip Selbach was tossed for protesting strike calls. Christy Mathewson takes the loss for New York.

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In the first of two in Philly, Giant OF Ike Van Zandt makes an 11th-inning error and Philadelphia goes on to score three runs and win, 6 – 3. Van Zandt came on in the 9th after starting LF Kip Selbach was tossed for protesting strike calls. Christy Mathewson takes the loss for New York.