The Boston Americans send infielder Bill O’Neill and cash to Washington for 11-year veteran Kip Selbach. Selbach almost went to the Highlanders in early May, but the deal was nixed by then-new Washington manager Patsy Donovan.

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On July 2, 1904 The Boston Americans send infielder Bill O’Neill and cash to Washington for 11-year veteran Kip Selbach. Selbach almost went to the Highlanders in early May, but the deal was nixed by then-new Washington manager Patsy Donovan.   Source: Baseball Reference July 2

Highly-touted rookie Walter Clarkson, the top college (Harvard) pitcher and brother of two major leaguers, makes his major league debut. He limits the Senators to eight hits, but the Highlanders manage just four hits and lose, 3 – 2, in the first of two.

Highly-touted rookie Walter Clarkson, the top college (Harvard) pitcher and brother of two major leaguers, makes his major league debut. He limits the Senators to eight hits, but the Highlanders manage just four hits and lose, 3 – 2, in the first of two.

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On July 2, 1904 Highly-touted rookie Walter Clarkson, the top college (Harvard) pitcher and brother of two major leaguers, makes his major league debut. He limits the Senators to eight hits, but the Highlanders manage just four hits and lose, 3 – 2, in the first of two.  

Ed Delahanty, dies after mysteriously falling off a railroad bridge in Niagara Falls

Ed Delahanty, dies after mysteriously falling off a railroad bridge in Niagara Falls

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On July 2, 1903, Seeing that George Davis is playing for the Giants, Ed Delahanty decides to jump to New York too. Leaving the Nationals in Detroit, he boards an eastbound train. He is put off the train for rowdy, and possibly drunken, behavior at Niagara Falls. When he tries to walk across the railroad…

Pitcher Jack Doscher, making his debut with the Chicago Cubs, is the first son of a former major league player to also play in the majors. Father Herm was a third baseman before the turn of the century. Jack loses today at Philadelphia, 7 – 2, and will end the season with the Brooklyn Superbas.

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On July 2, 1903 Pitcher Jack Doscher, making his debut with the Chicago Cubs, is the first son of a former major league player to also play in the majors. Father Herm was a third baseman before the turn of the century. Jack loses today at Philadelphia, 7 – 2, and will end the season with the Brooklyn Superbas.   Source:…

With Boston leading 5 – 2 over the Orioles in the 6th inning, the O’s score two runs off starter George Cuppy, and he leaves with two runners on base. Reliever Ted Lewisallows the runs to score, and Baltimore goes on to win, 7 – 5. Lewis is charged with the loss under the existing rules.

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On July 2, 1901 With Boston leading 5 – 2 over the Orioles in the 6th inning, the O’s score two runs off starter George Cuppy, and he leaves with two runners on base. Reliever Ted Lewisallows the runs to score, and Baltimore goes on to win, 7 – 5. Lewis is charged with the loss under the existing rules.  …

Sam Thompson cames of the ladder to homer in his first game

Sam Thompson cames of the ladder to homer in his first game

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VINTAGE BASEBALL MEMORABILIA Vintage Baseball Memorabilia On July 2, 1885, Sam Thompson was working as a carpenter when he was signed to play professional baseball. The manager of the Indianapolis Indians was searching for players to make a team to oppose his own club of nine. He was told of Thomspon but warned that Sam…

July 2 – The Boston Red Caps lose to the Buffalo Bisons to drop to last place in the National League. It is the first time in club history that they have occupied the cellar.

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July 2 – The Boston Red Caps lose to the Buffalo Bisons to drop to last place in the National League. It is the first time in club history that they have occupied the cellar.