Cleveland’s Terry Turner ends a long dry spell by hitting a three-run homer off the Browns’ Earl Hamilton. Turner’s last home run was back in 1906: he had gone 3,186 at bats without a round-tripper.

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Cleveland’s Terry Turner ends a long dry spell by hitting a three-run homer off the Browns’ Earl Hamilton. Turner’s last home run was back in 1906: he had gone 3,186 at bats without a round-tripper.

At Philadelphia, New York’s thrilling 11 – 10 win over the Phils puts the Giants on top to stay. Hooks Wiltse pitches the first nine innings for New York before wilting, and Christy Mathewson relieves. In the 10th, Buck Herzog singles off Grover Alexander and Matty wins his 14th. The fireworks continue after the game when John McGraw, walking to the clubhouse with several Phillies, is belted and then jumped by several Philly fans. McGraw is cut up and Phils P Ad Brennan is identified as the instigator of the fight. After investigating, National League President Tom Lynch will suspend both McGraw and Brennan for five days, with Brennan also fined $100.

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At Philadelphia, New York’s thrilling 11 – 10 win over the Phils puts the Giants on top to stay. Hooks Wiltse pitches the first nine innings for New York before wilting, and Christy Mathewson relieves. In the 10th, Buck Herzog singles off Grover Alexander and Matty wins his 14th. The fireworks continue after the game when John McGraw, walking to the clubhouse with several Phillies, is belted and then jumped by several Philly fans. McGraw is cut up and Phils P Ad Brennan is identified as the instigator of the fight. After investigating, National League President Tom Lynch will suspend both McGraw and Brennan for five days, with Brennan also fined $100.

Brooklyn’s Baron Knetzer lords it over Grover Alexander, handing Pete and the Phils a 5 – 0 shutout. Alexander’s record is now 15 – 3 and the Phils are tied for second with the Cubs, two games behind New York.

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Brooklyn’s Baron Knetzer lords it over Grover Alexander, handing Pete and the Phils a 5 – 0 shutout. Alexander’s record is now 15 – 3 and the Phils are tied for second with the Cubs, two games behind New York.

The Athletics hold a special day to benefit the widow and children of Doc Powers, who died a year earlier from an intestinal condition while still active as a player. 12,000 persons come to Shibe Park to witness skills competitions followed by a friendly exhibition game between the A’s and stars from other American League teams, raising $8,000 for the cause.

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The Athletics hold a special day to benefit the widow and children of Doc Powers, who died a year earlier from an intestinal condition while still active as a player. 12,000 persons come to Shibe Park to witness skills competitions followed by a friendly exhibition game between the A’s and stars from other American League teams, raising $8,000 for the cause.

At Washington Park, the Superbas gaff the Giants, 7 – 2, beating Hooks Wiltse in the opener. The Giants come back in the nitecap, 3 – 0, behind Christy Mathewson. Matty strikes out nine and allows four hits.

At Washington Park, the Superbas gaff the Giants, 7 – 2, beating Hooks Wiltse in the opener. The Giants come back in the nitecap, 3 – 0, behind Christy Mathewson. Matty strikes out nine and allows four hits.

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At Washington Park, the Superbas gaff the Giants, 7 – 2, beating Hooks Wiltse in the opener. The Giants come back in the nitecap, 3 – 0, behind Christy Mathewson. Matty strikes out nine and allows four hits.

Forbes Field opens in Pittsburgh, PA with a sell-out crowd of 30,332 watching the first-place Pirates lose, 3 – 2, to the Cubs

Forbes Field opens in Pittsburgh, PA with a sell-out crowd of 30,332 watching the first-place Pirates lose, 3 – 2, to the Cubs

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Forbes Field opens in Pittsburgh, PA with a sell-out crowd of 30,332 watching the first-place Pirates lose, 3 – 2, to the Cubs. Built at a cost of over $1 million, it is the most expensive ballpark built to this point and the first to feature amenities such as elevators and an underground parking garage for motorcars.

Cy Young

Boston Red Sox ace Cy Young pitches the third no-hitter of his career when he shuts down the New York Highlanders, 8-0.

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On June 30, 1908, At New York’s Hilltop Park, Boston Red Sox ace Cy Young pitches the third no-hitter of his career when he shuts down the New York Highlanders, 8-0.  Young almost duplicates his perfect game of 1904, walking just one batter – leadoff hitter Harry Niles. Niles is then caught stealing and the…