The New York Yankees tie the American League record with only one assist, as Red Ruffing wins 8 – 3 over the Detroit Tigers.
The New York Yankees tie the American League record with only one assist, as Red Ruffing wins 8 – 3 over the Detroit Tigers.
In Toledo, OH the American Association All-Star squad becomes the first team to experiment with uniforms designed to be worn during night games. The red, white and blue shiny satin uniforms are believed to reflect the light during the evening contests.
In Toledo, OH the American Association All-Star squad becomes the first team to experiment with uniforms designed to be worn during night games. The red, white and blue shiny satin uniforms are believed to reflect the light during the evening contests.
Boston Red Sox Fabian Gaffke ties the American League record by scoring 5 runs against the St. Louis Browns.
Boston Red Sox Fabian Gaffke ties the American League record by scoring 5 runs against the St. Louis Browns.
Pitcher Roger Wolff, in his debut with the Oklahoma City Indians of the Texas League, holds the Galveston Buccaneers hitless and runless for nine innings but loses on two hits in the 10th.
Pitcher Roger Wolff, in his debut with the Oklahoma City Indians of the Texas League, holds the Galveston Buccaneers hitless and runless for nine innings but loses on two hits in the 10th.
Tigers pull off a miracle against Yankees
At Navin Field in Detroit, MI, in an effort to keep the consecutive game streak intact, the Yankees have lumbago-stricken Lou Gehrig bat lead-off and list him as the shortstop in the lineup. After singling in the first inning, the “Iron Horse” leaves the game without fielding as the Detroit Tigers pound out 11 doubles to edge the Yankees, 12 – 11.
St. Louis Browns hurler Ernie Koob pitches a complete game going all 17 innings in 0 – 0 tie. Boston Red Sox Carl Mays pitches the first 15 innings with Dutch Leonard finishing the game.
St. Louis Browns hurler Ernie Koob pitches a complete game going all 17 innings in 0 – 0 tie. Boston Red Sox Carl Mays pitches the first 15 innings with Dutch Leonard finishing the game.
Chicago White Sox P Red Faber steals three bases in the 4th inning against the Philadelphia A’s
Chicago White Sox P Red Faber steals three bases in the 4th inning against the Philadelphia A’s. With the White Sox leading 4 – 2 in the 4th and rain threatening, the A’s try to delay the game. Joe Bush purposely hits Faber with a pitch, and Faber, trying to speed up the game, tries to get thrown out by stealing. Little effort is made to retire him, and he scores Chicago’s 5th run. His “steal” of home turns out to be the winning run, as rain never materializes, and Chicago wins, 6 – 4.
Boston Red Sox rookie Ernie Shore makes an impressive debut, pitching a two-hitter to beat the Cleveland Naps, 2 – 1, at Fenway Park.
Boston Red Sox rookie Ernie Shore makes an impressive debut, pitching a two-hitter to beat the Cleveland Naps, 2 – 1, at Fenway Park.
The Chicago Cubs pound New York Giants reliever Christy Mathewson for six runs in six innings, but New York does worse damage to Larry Cheney and Jimmy Lavender, and wins, 12 – 8. Bob Bescher has a home run, the 1,000th Giant home run. New York leads the National League by 4 1/2 games.
The Chicago Cubs pound New York Giants reliever Christy Mathewson for six runs in six innings, but New York does worse damage to Larry Cheney and Jimmy Lavender, and wins, 12 – 8. Bob Bescher has a home run, the 1,000th Giant home run. New York leads the National League by 4 1/2 games.
The Philadelphia Phillies move back into first place as Pete Alexander tops the Pittsburgh Pirates, 2 – 1.
1911 – The Philadelphia Phillies move back into first place as Pete Alexander tops the Pittsburgh Pirates, 2 – 1.
