The league-leading Phils are dealt a blow when catcher-manager Red Dooin suffers a broken leg in a collision at home plate

The league-leading Phils are dealt a blow when catcher-manager Red Dooin suffers a broken leg in a collision at home plate

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The league-leading Phils are dealt a blow when catcher-manager Red Dooin suffers a broken leg in a collision at home plate with Cards runner Rebel Oakes.

Red Dooin suffers a broken leg in a collision at home – Pete Alexander tosses shutout

Red Dooin suffers a broken leg in a collision at home – Pete Alexander tosses shutout

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In Philadelphia, Grover Alexander shuts out the Boston Rustlers, 5 – 0. Phillies catcher/manager Red Dooin suffers a broken leg in a collision at home. Dooin will play in only 74 games this season. The speedy catcher had broken his knee the year before.

John Mcgraw lead New York Giants' 18-game winning streak ends
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John Mcgraw lead New York Giants’ 18-game winning streak ends

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At Philadelphia’s Huntington Park, the Giants’ 18-game winning streak ends when the Phillies prevail, 6 – 5 in 10 innings. Rookie Bob Hall’s bloop single off reliever Dummy Taylor scores Red Dooin. The Giants’ record is now 53-18, effectively ending the National League race. By September 1, they will lead the Cubs by 15 games.