In a Tri-State League contest at Williamsport, a game with Altoona ends in the 4th inning when a bolt of lightning sets fire to the grandstand. Williamsport pitcher Rube Vickers is so stunned by the ordeal that he needs medical attention.

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In a Tri-State League contest at Williamsport, a game with Altoona ends in the 4th inning when a bolt of lightning sets fire to the grandstand. Williamsport pitcher Rube Vickers is so stunned by the ordeal that he needs medical attention.

Chicago Cubs rookie right-hander Ed Reulbach wins an 18-inning marathon duel with the Cards’ Jack Taylor, 2 – 1, in St. Louis. First baseman Frank Chance has 27 putoutsand two assists for Chicago.

Chicago Cubs rookie right-hander Ed Reulbach wins an 18-inning marathon duel with the Cards’ Jack Taylor, 2 – 1, in St. Louis. First baseman Frank Chance has 27 putoutsand two assists for Chicago.

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Chicago Cubs rookie right-hander Ed Reulbach wins an 18-inning marathon duel with the Cards’ Jack Taylor, 2 – 1, in St. Louis. First baseman Frank Chance has 27 putoutsand two assists for Chicago.

Christy Mathewson hits his own walkoff and gets the win

Christy Mathewson hits his own walkoff and gets the win

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At the Polo Grounds, the Giants beat Boston, 2 – 1, in 12 innings, with Christy Mathewson getting the win. With two outs in the 12th, Matty hits a fly ball to CF Rip Cannell, who drops the ball. Catcher Frank Bowerman, on first base, chugs around with the winning run. Irv Young is the unfortunate loser.

The Giants edge St. Louis, 3 – 2, when Sammy Strang singles home Piano Legs Hickman in the bottom of the 9th. Christy Mathewson allows six hits in beating Willie Sudhoff, though the Cards’ pitcher hits a two-run homer, his only major league round tripper.

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The Giants edge St. Louis, 3 – 2, when Sammy Strang singles home Piano Legs Hickman in the bottom of the 9th. Christy Mathewson allows six hits in beating Willie Sudhoff, though the Cards’ pitcher hits a two-run homer, his only major league round tripper.

The Chicago Orphans lose, 2 – 1, to Brooklyn when Bill Dahlen hits a sacrifice fly to bring home Brooklyn’s Wee Willie Keeler. Brooklyn C Deacon McGuire throws out five Chicago runners.

The Chicago Orphans lose, 2 – 1, to Brooklyn when Bill Dahlen hits a sacrifice fly to bring home Brooklyn’s Wee Willie Keeler. Brooklyn C Deacon McGuire throws out five Chicago runners.

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The Chicago Orphans lose, 2 – 1, to Brooklyn when Bill Dahlen hits a sacrifice fly to bring home Brooklyn’s Wee Willie Keeler. Brooklyn C Deacon McGuire throws out five Chicago runners.

After Cincy loses 8 – 0 in the opener of a twinbill, the Reds’ Bill Phillips sets several records in game two as he gives up 19 runs and 22 hits at Philadelphia, losing, 19 – 1. He faces a record 55 batters, with 49 official at bats – both records for the 20th century. Phils pitcher Doc White has four hits, including an inside-the-park home run.

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After Cincy loses 8 – 0 in the opener of a twinbill, the Reds’ Bill Phillips sets several records in game two as he gives up 19 runs and 22 hits at Philadelphia, losing, 19 – 1. He faces a record 55 batters, with 49 official at bats – both records for the 20th century. Phils pitcher Doc White has four hits, including an inside-the-park home run.

The Chicago Colts score five runs in the top of the 9th to take the lead over Baltimore, but the National League leaders respond with three runs in the bottom of the inning to claim an 11 – 10 win.

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The Chicago Colts score five runs in the top of the 9th to take the lead over Baltimore, but the National League leaders respond with three runs in the bottom of the inning to claim an 11 – 10 win.

The Forest Citys, an amateur team organized by the Forest City Baseball Club in 1865, endure a devastating defeat when they are pummelled by the Philadelphia Athletics, 85-11. A professional Forest City team will take the field next season, losing the first pro baseball game ever played in Cleveland when they drop a 25-6 decision to the Cincinnati Red Stockings at Case Commons.

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The Forest Citys, an amateur team organized by the Forest City Baseball Club in 1865, endure a devastating defeat when they are pummelled by the Philadelphia Athletics, 85-11. A professional Forest City team will take the field next season, losing the first pro baseball game ever played in Cleveland when they drop a 25-6 decision to the Cincinnati Red Stockings at Case Commons.