Pittsburgh’s Honus Wagner steals four bases, including second base, third, and home in the 2nd inning against the Giants. Not to be outdone, his teammate Fred Clarke also swipes four bases for the only time in his career.

Pittsburgh’s Honus Wagner steals four bases, including second base, third, and home in the 2nd inning against the Giants. Not to be outdone, his teammate Fred Clarke also swipes four bases for the only time in his career.

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1907 – Pittsburgh’s Honus Wagner steals four bases, including second base, third, and home in the 2nd inning against the Giants. Not to be outdone, his teammate Fred Clarke also swipes four bases for the only time in his career.

Before the start of the Giants-Pirates showdown, Giants catcher Frank Bowerman starts a fight with Pirates player-manager Fred Clarke in the Giants office. While the cause of the brawl is unclear, Pirates owner Barney Dreyfuss reports it to the National League offices and Bowerman is fined $100. Clarke gets no fine, but does take home a black eye. Christy Mathewson then pitches his 5th victory over Pittsburgh, defeating them, 8 – 2, and beating Sam Leever. Sam Mertes, who will lead the National League in doubles and RBIs, doubles home three runs in the 5th.

Before the start of the Giants-Pirates showdown, Giants catcher Frank Bowerman starts a fight with Pirates player-manager Fred Clarke in the Giants office. While the cause of the brawl is unclear, Pirates owner Barney Dreyfuss reports it to the National League offices and Bowerman is fined $100. Clarke gets no fine, but does take home a black eye. Christy Mathewson then pitches his 5th victory over Pittsburgh, defeating them, 8 – 2, and beating Sam Leever. Sam Mertes, who will lead the National League in doubles and RBIs, doubles home three runs in the 5th.

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Before the start of the Giants-Pirates showdown, Giants catcher Frank Bowerman starts a fight with Pirates player-manager Fred Clarke in the Giants office. While the cause of the brawl is unclear, Pirates owner Barney Dreyfuss reports it to the National League offices and Bowerman is fined $100. Clarke gets no fine, but does take home a black eye. Christy Mathewson then pitches his 5th victory over Pittsburgh, defeating them, 8 – 2, and beating Sam Leever. Sam Mertes, who will lead the National League in doubles and RBIs, doubles home three runs in the 5th.

Boston Beaneater Wiley Piatt

At Boston’s Southend Grounds, Boston Beaneater Wiley Piatt the 28 year-old southpaw, known as Ironman to his teammates becomes the only 20th century pitcher to lose two complete games in one day, falling to Pittsburgh, 1 – 0 and 5 – 3. Piatt allows 14 hits in the two games while striking out 12. Pirate player-manager Fred Clarke takes a pitch in the stomach, and will take a couple more hits tomorrow. Pittsburgh now leads the National League by 2 1/2 games.

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On June 25, 1903 At Boston’s Southend Grounds, Boston Beaneater Wiley Piatt the 28 year-old southpaw, known as Ironman to his teammates becomes the only 20th century pitcher to lose two complete games in one day, falling to Pittsburgh, 1 – 0 and 5 – 3. Piatt allows 14 hits in the two games while striking out 12. Pirate player-manager Fred Clarke takes a…

Future Hall of Famer Fred Clarke

Future Hall of Famer Fred Clarke sets a record by going 5 for 5 with a double in his first major league game

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Future Hall of Famer Fred Clarke sets a record by going 5 for 5 with a double in his first major league game, but Louisville squanders his performance in a 13 – 6 loss to Philadelphia. Clarke will be appointed manager in just three years.