New York coasts to a 12 – 4 win over Brooklyn Christy Mathewson picks up his 11th win

New York coasts to a 12 – 4 win over Brooklyn Christy Mathewson picks up his 11th win

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On June 20, 1904 – At the Polo Grounds the New York Giants coasts to a 12 – 4 win over Brooklyn, pounding out 13 hits to beat Bill Reidy. Christy Mathewson picks up his 11th win. Reidy’s cause is not helped by nine Brooklyn errors, including five by ex-Giant SS Charlie Babb. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ Play by Play, Box Scores, News Paper Reports and other…

Jack Taylor

John W. Taylor goes the distance but takes the loss The right-hander’s start begins a remarkable streak of 187 consecutive complete games

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John W. Taylor goes the distance but takes the loss when the Beaneaters defeat the Orphans at Boston’s South End Grounds. The right-hander’s start begins a remarkable streak of 187 consecutive complete games that end in August of 1906, when he is relieved by another pitcher, after amassing an incredible 1,727 innings of work that includes finishing up 15 games in relief.

Honus Wagner becomes the first 20th Century player to steal home twice in a single game

Pittsburgh’s Honus Wagner becomes the first 20th Century player to steal home twice in a single game

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On June 20, 1901 – At the Polo Grounds with 5,000 in attendance, Pittsburgh Pirate Shortstop Honus Wagner becomes the first 20th Century player to steal home twice in a single game, as Jack Chesbro blanks the New York Giants, 7 – 0. Wagner will top off the day by going three for five with…

One day after Brooklyn moved into the NL lead for the first time all year, Philadelphia regains first place with a 5 – 4 win over the Superbas.

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On June 20, 1900 – One day after Brooklyn moved into the NL lead for the first time all year, Philadelphia regains first place with a 5 – 4 win over the Superbas. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@

denny lyons and charlie bastian

Denny Lyons never touches second and scores the winning run in the 9th inning to lead Pittsburgh to a 7 – 6 win over Washington

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On June 20, 1894, Denny Lyons scores the winning run in the 9th inning to lead Pittsburgh to a 7 – 6 win over Louisville. Lyons gets into scoring position by running from first base to third base – across the pitcher’s mound – on a fielder’s choice by Jack Glasscock. The umpire does not…

Cleveland’s John Clarkson stops the visiting Colts, 7 – 3

Cleveland’s John Clarkson stops the visiting Colts, 7 – 3

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On June 20, Cleveland’s John Clarkson stops the visiting Colts, 7 – 3. Chicago’s Bill Dahlen, hitting .257, goes 1 for 4 to start a hitting streak, which will reach a then-record 42 games. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ Play by Play, Box Scores, News Paper Reports and other links Other Resources & Links Baseball-Reference Box Score 

Cumberland Posey is born in Homestead, PA.

Cumberland Posey is born in Homestead, PA.

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On June 20, 1890, Cumberland Posey is born in Homestead, PA. First as a player and then later as manager and team owner, for 35 years Posey was the driving force behind the Homestead Grays, one of the most successful teams in Negro league history. In 2006, he earned election to the Hall of Fame.@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IGp1c3QgY2xpY2sgdGhlIHRhZ3MhICAiLCJhZnRlciI6IiIsImxpbmtfdG9fdGVybV9wYWdlIjoib24iLCJzZXBhcmF0b3IiOiIgfCAiLCJjYXRlZ29yeV90eXBlIjoicG9zdF90YWcifX0=@

Philadelphia makes 21 errors as Boston mauls them 29-4

Philadelphia makes 21 errors as Boston mauls them 29-4

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June 20, 1883 – Boston mauls Philadelphia 29-4‚ as Sam Wise goes 6-for-7 with 4 extra-base hits. Wise‚ Ezra Sutton‚ and Joe Hornung each score 5 runs‚ and Jim Whitney has 8 plate appearances. Philadelphia helps by committing 21 errors. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ Play by Play, Box Scores, News Paper Reports and other links Other Resources &…