Rube Waddell throws two complete games as Milwaukee sweeps a doubleheader from the Chicago White Stockings
1900 – In American League action, Rube Waddell throws two complete games as Milwaukee sweeps a doubleheader from the Chicago White Stockings, 2 – 1 and 1 – 0. After throwing 17 innings in the first game, the colorful southpaw is coaxed by skipper Connie Mack, who promises him a few days off to go fishing to pitch the nightcap, he hurls a five-inning one-hitter.
At a Union Association meeting held in Milwaukee, WI, only two clubs show up, the Milwaukee Grays and the Kansas City Unions. It is decided to disband the league after only one season.
1885 – At a Union Association meeting held in Milwaukee, WI, only two clubs show up, the Milwaukee Grays and the Kansas City Unions. It is decided to disband the league after only one season.
