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The Giants defeat the Dodgers 4-1 to start their major league record 26-game winning streak

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The Giants defeat the Dodgers 4-1 to start their major league record 26-game winning streak. The ‘Jints’ start the span two games under .500 and make up nine games in the standings, but remain in fourth place during the entire streak.

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New York Giants pitcher Rube Marquard sets a modern day record by winning his 19th consecutive game

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On July 3, 1912 The Giants’ Rube Marquard nips Nap Rucker, 2 – 1, to capture his 19th straight game this season. With two end-of-year wins in 1911, he has 21 in a row in regular season play. Both marks are records. On the 8th, the Cubs will beat him, but he will ultimately compile a league-leading 26 victories against 11 defeats. Today’s


Nap Rucker at spring training in Hot Springs, Arkansas - 1910.
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Nap Rucker at spring training in Hot Springs, Arkansas – 1910.

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Superbas southpaw Nap Rucker strikes out 14 Doves en route to tossing a no-hitter in the team’s 6-0 victory over Boston at Washington Park

Superbas southpaw Nap Rucker strikes out 14 Doves en route to tossing a no-hitter in the team’s 6-0 victory over Boston at Washington Park

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Superbas southpaw Nap Rucker strikes out 14 Doves en route to tossing a no-hitter in the team’s 6-0 victory over Boston at Washington Park. The only runners to get on base off the talented left-handed redhead come as a result of three Brooklyn errors.