Christy Mathewson (19-9) shuts out the Beaneaters, 3 – 0 and John McGraw appears in his last game

Christy Mathewson (19-9) shuts out the Beaneaters, 3 – 0 and John McGraw appears in his last game

1906 – In Boston, New York’s Christy Mathewson (19-9) shuts out the Beaneaters, 3 – 0, striking out 9. Today’s game is the last one in which John McGraw, playing 3B, appears in the lineup.

Johnny Bates of the Boston Beaneaters becomes the first modern player to hit a home run in his first major league at-bat

Johnny Bates of the Boston Beaneaters becomes the first modern player to hit a home run in his first major league at-bat

1906 – Johnny Bates of the Boston Beaneaters becomes the first modern player to hit a home run in his first major league at-bat, when he connects in the 2nd inning against Brooklyn Superbas pitcher Harry McIntire. Pitcher Irv Young allows only one hit, a double by Harry Lumley, as Boston beats Brooklyn, 2 – 0.

Beating the Beaneaters, 3 – 2, Giant hurler Hooks Wiltse runs his career record to 12-0. “Hooks”‘ dozen consecutive victories establishes the record for the most wins at the start of a career for a starter.

Beating the Beaneaters, 3 – 2, Giant hurler Hooks Wiltse runs his career record to 12-0. “Hooks”‘ dozen consecutive victories establishes the record for the most wins at the start of a career for a starter.

Beating the Beaneaters, 3 – 2, Giant hurler Hooks Wiltse runs his career record to 12-0. “Hooks”‘ dozen consecutive victories establishes the record for the most wins at the start of a career for a starter.

Little Tommy Leach of Pittsburgh, hits two home runs at Boston

Little Tommy Leach of Pittsburgh, hits two home runs at Boston

1902 – Little Tommy Leach of Pittsburgh, hits two home runs at Boston. He will close out the season with only 6, all inside-the-park, but it is enough to give him sole leadership of the National League, which totals only 99. Leach’s leading number is the lowest since Paul Hines hit four in a 60-game schedule in 1878.

Bill Dineen switchs from Beaneaters (Braves) to crosstown (Red Sox)

Bill Dineen switchs from Beaneaters (Braves) to crosstown (Red Sox)

Bill Dineen, who has averaged nearly 18 wins over the past two seasons for the NL’s Beaneaters (Braves), signs with the year-old Boston Americans (Red Sox). The 24 year-old right-hander, known as ‘Big Bill,’ will win 20 or more contests for the next three years for the cross-town rivals in the upstart American League.

Cy Young Records 300th Victory
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Cy Young Records 300th Victory

On July 12, 1901, future Hall of Famer Cy Young of the Boston Beaneaters records the 300th win of his career. Young defeats the Philadelphia A’s, 5-3. Young will win 211 more games, for a total of 511, the most in major league history. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IGp1c3QgY2xpY2sgdGhlIHRhZ3MhICAiLCJhZnRlciI6IiIsImxpbmtfdG9fdGVybV9wYWdlIjoib24iLCJzZXBhcmF0b3IiOiIgfCAiLCJjYXRlZ29yeV90eXBlIjoicG9zdF90YWcifX0=@

John W. Taylor goes the distance but takes the loss The right-hander’s start begins a remarkable streak of 187 consecutive complete games

John W. Taylor goes the distance but takes the loss The right-hander’s start begins a remarkable streak of 187 consecutive complete games

John W. Taylor goes the distance but takes the loss when the Beaneaters defeat the Orphans at Boston’s South End Grounds. The right-hander’s start begins a remarkable streak of 187 consecutive complete games that end in August of 1906, when he is relieved by another pitcher, after amassing an incredible 1,727 innings of work that includes finishing up 15 games in relief.