In the first game of a doubleheader in Philadelphia, a record 12 future Hall of Famers play in the Yankees’ 9 – 7 victory over the Athletics. This number does not include non-playing Hall of Famers Herb Pennock and Stan Coveleski, managers Miller Huggins and Connie Mack, nor umpire Tom Connolly.

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In the first game of a doubleheader in Philadelphia, a record 12 future Hall of Famers play in the Yankees’ 9 – 7 victory over the Athletics. This number does not include non-playing Hall of Famers Herb Pennock and Stan Coveleski, managers Miller Huggins and Connie Mack, nor umpire Tom Connolly.

At Salt Lake City, San Francisco (Pacific Coast League) outslugs the Bees, 30 – 14. The Seals outhit the Bees 37-17 with Paul Waner‚ Bert Ellison and Joe Kelly recording 6 hits apiece. Three of Ellison’s hits are homers and he will have two more tomorrow. He will set PCL marks for homers in two games (5), homers in three games (8), homers in a seven-game series (10) and most hits in a seven-game series (25) going 25 for 37. Pete Kilduff and Sam Agnew‚ with three doubles and two triples, each have 5 hits.

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At Salt Lake City, San Francisco (Pacific Coast League) outslugs the Bees, 30 – 14. The Seals outhit the Bees 37-17 with Paul Waner‚ Bert Ellison and Joe Kelly recording 6 hits apiece. Three of Ellison’s hits are homers and he will have two more tomorrow. He will set PCL marks for homers in two games (5), homers in three games (8), homers in a seven-game series (10) and most hits in a seven-game series (25) going 25 for 37. Pete Kilduff and Sam Agnew‚ with three doubles and two triples, each have 5 hits.

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Stan Coveleski of the Cleveland Indians pitches a 19-inning, complete game to defeat the New York Yankees 3 – 2

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Stan Coveleski of the Cleveland Indians pitches a 19-inning, complete game to defeat the New York Yankees 3 – 2. Former P Joe Wood hits a home run in the 19th inning – his second of the game – to end the 3:45 marathon. For New York‚ Home Run Baker’s 11 assists tie the American League record for a third baseman in an extra-inning game.

Boston shuts out [1916 Tigers |[Detroit]]‚ 4 – 0‚ as Babe Ruth allows just 4 singles. Ruth adds two hits but Harry Hooper’s fielding heroics – 4 great catches – make him the day’s star.

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Boston shuts out [1916 Tigers |[Detroit]]‚ 4 – 0‚ as Babe Ruth allows just 4 singles. Ruth adds two hits but Harry Hooper’s fielding heroics – 4 great catches – make him the day’s star.

Under new manager Roger Bresnahan‚ the Cardinals finally beat Christy Mathewson after losing to the Giants’ ace 24 consecutive times. Matty allows just 6 hits to his former battery mate’s squad‚ but the Giants score once off John Lush to lose‚ 3 – 1.

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Under new manager Roger Bresnahan‚ the Cardinals finally beat Christy Mathewson after losing to the Giants’ ace 24 consecutive times. Matty allows just 6 hits to his former battery mate’s squad‚ but the Giants score once off John Lush to lose‚ 3 – 1.

At Brooklyn‚ the Cubs beat the Superbas‚ 4 – 3‚ on Solly Hofman’s inside-the-park homer in the 11th inning. Brooklyn CF Tom Catterson attempts a shoestring catch on the liner but misses.

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At Brooklyn‚ the Cubs beat the Superbas‚ 4 – 3‚ on Solly Hofman’s inside-the-park homer in the 11th inning. Brooklyn CF Tom Catterson attempts a shoestring catch on the liner but misses.