Honus Wagner replaces Pirates manager Nixey Callahan after they go 20-40

Honus Wagner replaces Pirates manager Nixey Callahan after they go 20-40

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Pirates manager Nixey Callahan is fired after his team goes 20-40. Popular star Honus Wagner is named field manager with Hugo Bezdek to take over the team’s business affairs. As his first order of business, Wagner guides to Bucs to a 5 – 4 win over the Reds, contributing a 2-run double as well.

The Giants batter P Nixey Callahan for 23 hits in a 14 – 3 win over the Chicago Orphans

The Giants batter P Nixey Callahan for 23 hits in a 14 – 3 win over the Chicago Orphans

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1900 – The Giants batter P Nixey Callahan for 23 hits in a 14 – 3 win over the Chicago Orphans. In the 2nd game, a 3 – 3 tie called because of darkness after nine innings, Chicago rookie C Johnny Kling debuts with 3 for 4 at the plate.