On May 22, 1911, at the South End Grounds III (Boston) Clifford Curtis of the Boston Doves (Braves) sets a major league record by losing his 23rd consecutive game. A 3-1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. Curtis had begun the streak by losing a game on June 13, 1910. Curtis will finally win a…
1910 – At the Polo Grounds, Christy Mathewson allows seven hits in beating the Boston Doves, 2 – 0. Sam Frock is hung with the loss.
1910 – Pittsburgh’s Babe Adams scatters 11 hits in shutting out Boston, 10 – 0.
Superbas southpaw Nap Rucker strikes out 14 Doves en route to tossing a no-hitter in the team’s 6-0 victory over Boston at Washington Park. The only runners to get on base off the talented left-handed redhead come as a result of three Brooklyn errors.
It is Honus Wagner Day in Pittsburgh, as players from both teams line up to pay homage. Wagner’s tribute was originally scheduled for the 16th, but Honus asked that it be moved a day so it does not conflict with the annual benefit picnic for orphans. Wagner is presented with a $700 gold watch. Pittsburgh beats Boston, 4 – 0.
Pittsburgh CF Tommy Leach leads the Bucs to a 5 – 1 win over Boston with three great catches and a steal of home.
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