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7/19/1923 – The Cubs played in Philadelphia this day. Before the game the announcer listed John Kelleher playing third and batting fifth for the Cubs. However, when that spot in the lineup came up for the first time Bernie Friberg batted. He singled to left, knocking in the first run of the game but Umpire Bill Klem declared that Kelleher should have batted and called Friberg out for batting out of turn. Since Friberg was not in the lineup he should have been considered a pinch hitter and allowed to bat. When the Cubs took the field in the bottom half of the inning, Friberg went to third and played the rest of the game, which was won by Chicago, 7-1.

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7/19/1923 – The Cubs played in Philadelphia this day. Before the game the announcer listed John Kelleher playing third and batting fifth for the Cubs. However, when that spot in the lineup came up for the first time Bernie Friberg batted. He singled to left, knocking in the first run of the game but Umpire Bill Klem declared that Kelleher should have batted and called Friberg out for batting out of turn. Since Friberg was not in the lineup he should have been considered a pinch hitter and allowed to bat. When the Cubs took the field in the bottom half of the inning, Friberg went to third and played the rest of the game, which was won by Chicago, 7-1.

Babe Ruth becomes the first player in MLB history to hit 30 home runs in one season

Babe Ruth becomes the first player in MLB history to hit 30 home runs in one season

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1920 – Babe Ruth becomes the first player in MLB history to hit 30 home runs in one season. The shot off Dickey Kerr of the White Sox breaks his record of 29 from the previous year. He added a second home run later in the game, but the Yankees lost at the Polo Grounds, 8-5. Ruth finished with an astounding 54 homers in 1920, outhomering every other MLB team except the Phillies (64).

1918 – Washington C Eddie Ainsmith applies for deferment from the draft. Secretary of War Newton D. Baker rules that baseball is not an essential occupation and all players of draft age are subject to the “work-in-essential-industries-or-fight” rule. The ruling sends many players to work in shipyards and other defense industries, where they can play part-time or semipro. Ban Johnson says the American League will close down July 21st, but the next day both leagues vote to continue. A week later, Baker exempts players from the rule until September 1st. Both leagues vote to cut the season short, and end it on Labor Day, September 2nd, with the World Series set to start immediately afterwards.

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1918 – Washington C Eddie Ainsmith applies for deferment from the draft. Secretary of War Newton D. Baker rules that baseball is not an essential occupation and all players of draft age are subject to the “work-in-essential-industries-or-fight” rule. The ruling sends many players to work in shipyards and other defense industries, where they can play part-time or semipro. Ban Johnson says the American League will close down July 21st, but the next day both leagues vote to continue. A week later, Baker exempts players from the rule until September 1st. Both leagues vote to cut the season short, and end it on Labor Day, September 2nd, with the World Series set to start immediately afterwards.

1916 – At Chicago, the Giants edge the Cubs, 8 – 6, as New York CF Benny Kauff tags out two runners at second base for a double play. With one out the Cubs load the bases. Giant catcher Bill Rariden throws to second and catches the runner, Les Mann, off. In the rundown, the runner on third breaks for home and scores when the Giants fumble. But the ball is recovered and the throw to Kauff covering second gets the runner sliding back. Kauff then looks up and tags the runner trying to advance from first base to end the inning.

1916 – At Chicago, the Giants edge the Cubs, 8 – 6, as New York CF Benny Kauff tags out two runners at second base for a double play. With one out the Cubs load the bases. Giant catcher Bill Rariden throws to second and catches the runner, Les Mann, off. In the rundown, the runner on third breaks for home and scores when the Giants fumble. But the ball is recovered and the throw to Kauff covering second gets the runner sliding back. Kauff then looks up and tags the runner trying to advance from first base to end the inning.

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1916 – At Chicago, the Giants edge the Cubs, 8 – 6, as New York CF Benny Kauff tags out two runners at second base for a double play. With one out the Cubs load the bases. Giant catcher Bill Rariden throws to second and catches the runner, Les Mann, off. In the rundown, the runner on third breaks for home and scores when the Giants fumble. But the ball is recovered and the throw to Kauff covering second gets the runner sliding back. Kauff then looks up and tags the runner trying to advance from first base to end the inning.

1915 – The Washington Senators steal eight bases in one inning off Cleveland catcher Steve O’Neill. The 1st-inning thievery establishes a major league record for stolen bases in one frame. There are three thefts by Danny Moeller including second base, third base and home, two each by Clyde Milan and Eddie Ainsmith, and one by George McBride in the 11 – 4 Washington win. Walter Johnson allows just two hits in six innings before taking the afternoon off. Reliever Nick Altrock gives up the Cleveland scores.

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1915 – The Washington Senators steal eight bases in one inning off Cleveland catcher Steve O’Neill. The 1st-inning thievery establishes a major league record for stolen bases in one frame. There are three thefts by Danny Moeller including second base, third base and home, two each by Clyde Milan and Eddie Ainsmith, and one by George McBride in the 11 – 4 Washington win. Walter Johnson allows just two hits in six innings before taking the afternoon off. Reliever Nick Altrock gives up the Cleveland scores.

1914 – Behind reliever Paul Strand, the Braves get three runs in the 9th off Earl Yingling to beat the Reds, 3 – 2, and climb out of last place on their way to the pennant. During that journey, they will pass the Reds going the other way, as today’s loss starts the Reds’ fall from 2nd place to last.

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1914 – Behind reliever Paul Strand, the Braves get three runs in the 9th off Earl Yingling to beat the Reds, 3 – 2, and climb out of last place on their way to the pennant. During that journey, they will pass the Reds going the other way, as today’s loss starts the Reds’ fall from 2nd place to last.

Ty Cobb strokes seven hits in a doubleheader to give him a major-league record of 14 in two consecutive twin bills against the Athletics

Ty Cobb strokes seven hits in a doubleheader to give him a major-league record of 14 in two consecutive twin bills against the Athletics

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1912 – Ty Cobb strokes seven hits in a doubleheader to give him a major-league record of 14 in two consecutive twin bills against the Athletics. Bill White will tie Cobb in 1961. Cobb also pummeled the A’s for seven hits on the 17th on his way to collecting an incredible 68 hits for the month, a record.

Future Hall of Famer Rube Marquard wins his 20th game when the Giants beat St. Louis at the Polo Grounds, 6-3

Future Hall of Famer Rube Marquard wins his 20th game when the Giants beat St. Louis at the Polo Grounds, 6-3

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Future Hall of Famer Rube Marquard wins his 20th game when the Giants beat St. Louis at the Polo Grounds, 6-3. The 25 year-old right-hander, who will finish the season with a 26-11 record, reaches the coveted milestone quicker than any other hurler in history.

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Walter Carlisle pulls off an unassisted triple play while playing center field

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On July 19, 1911, Former circus acrobat Walter Carlisle completes an unassisted triple play for the Vernon Tigers of the Pacific Coast League. With the score tied at 3 – 3 in the 6th inning, and men on first and second base, he makes a spectacular diving catch of a short fly by batter Roy…

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On July 19, 1910, Cy Young wins his 500th game when the Naps (Indians) beat the Senators in 11 innings at American League Park, 5-2. The Nap’s down 1-0 in the 9th score 2 runs, but Young could not hold the lead as the Senators tied it at 2-2 in the bottom half of the…