George “High Pockets” Kelly of the New York Giants hits a home run in his sixth consecutive game
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George “High Pockets” Kelly of the New York Giants hits a home run in his sixth consecutive game

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On July 16, 1924, George “High Pockets” Kelly of the New York Giants hits a home run in his sixth consecutive game, setting a major league record. The future Hall of Famer will finish the season with 21 home runs.

At age 63, Arthur Irwin, pioneer player, manager, and executive who began in the National League in 1880, jumps to his death from a ship in the Atlantic Ocean.

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At age 63, Arthur Irwin, pioneer player, manager, and executive who began in the National League in 1880, jumps to his death from a ship in the Atlantic Ocean.

Earl Hamilton of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches 16 scoreless innings against the New York Giants

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Are you interested in owning your own business but don’t know where to start? Contact Franchising Connection today for a free consultation and we will help you through your journey! On July 16, 1920, Earl Hamilton of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches 16 scoreless innings against the New York Giants. Hamilton comes out to pitch the…

At Chicago, the Cubs and Brooklyn play a 16-inning, 7 – 7 tie, called on account of darkness. In the 10th inning, the Cubs’ George Cutshaw swipes home to knot the score.

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At Chicago, the Cubs and Brooklyn play a 16-inning, 7 – 7 tie, called on account of darkness. In the 10th inning, the Cubs’ George Cutshaw swipes home to knot the score.

The Tigers, minus Ty Cobb who is nursing a sore thumb, knock out rookie Babe Ruth in the 4th inning and trip the Red Sox, 5 – 2. It is Ruth’s first loss.

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The Tigers, minus Ty Cobb who is nursing a sore thumb, knock out rookie Babe Ruth in the 4th inning and trip the Red Sox, 5 – 2. It is Ruth’s first loss.

In a game against the Cubs, Superbas’ second baseman George Cutshaw handles 14 chances without an error. The infielder’s defensive prowess helps Brooklyn beat Chicago at Ebbets Field, 4-2.

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In a game against the Cubs, Superbas’ second baseman George Cutshaw handles 14 chances without an error. The infielder’s defensive prowess helps Brooklyn beat Chicago at Ebbets Field, 4-2.

The Phillies send righthanded pitchers Buster Brown and Lew Richie and 2B Dave Shean to the Boston Nationals for OF Johnny Bates and IF Charlie Starr.

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The Phillies send righthanded pitchers Buster Brown and Lew Richie and 2B Dave Shean to the Boston Nationals for OF Johnny Bates and IF Charlie Starr.