The Red Sox come back to beat the Tigers 13-11, overcoming a nine-run deficit in the Bennett Park contest. Duffy Lewis’ tenth-inning grand slam proves to be the difference in the game that also featured Ty Cobb’s first bases-loaded round-tripper.
General Taylor acquires the rights to a parcel of land known as the Dana Lands, a property once owned by a leader of the Sons of Liberty named Francis Dana, at a public auction for $120,000. The Red Sox minority owner’s acquisition will become the site of the team’s new home which will be named Fenway Park.
At Huntington Avenue Grounds, Boston Red Sox centerfielder Tris Speaker pulls off his second unassisted double play, the gem occurring in the 2nd inning against the Philadelphia Athletics. Speaker snares a low line drive and beats baserunner Harry Davis back to second base. The game goes 11 innings with the Athletics prevailing, 5 – 3. Eddie Plank is the starter and winner over Eddie Cicotte.
1909 – The Boston Red Sox hire former Washington Senators skipper Patsy Donovan as manager, replacing Fred Lake. Lake will move across town to manage the Doves next season.
The Athletics and Red Sox split a doubleheader, each team winning, 1 – 0. The Red Sox also pick up pitcher Jack Chesbro (0-4) on waivers from the Highlanders. The future Hall of Fame member will pitch and lose one game for Boston before calling it quits.
1909 – With two men on base, Cleveland shortstop Neal Ball catches Amby McConnell’s line drive, gets Heinie Wagner at second, and then tags Jake Stahl completing the first modern major league unassisted triple play in a 6 – 1 win over the Red Sox. Cleveland wins, 6 – 1, behind Cy Young, but Boston wins the nitecap, 3 – 2.
Red Sox reliever Smoky Joe Wood fans 10 Cleveland batters in just four innings as visiting Boston wins, 6 – 4.
Red Sox rookie Larry Pape makes his debut with a 2 – 0 win over the Nationals.
The 61-year history of Shibe Park begins with the A’s defeating the Red Sox, 8-1. The Philadelphia stadium, which will be renamed to honor Connie Mack in 1953, is the first concrete and steel ballpark in major league history.
Boston Red Sox trade Cy Young to the Cleveland Naps
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