In Cincinnati, Christy Mathewson allows just three hits in beating the Reds, 5 – 1. It is Matty’s 20th win.
In Cincinnati, Christy Mathewson allows just three hits in beating the Reds, 5 – 1. It is Matty’s 20th win.
Connie Mack announces he will leave the Pirates to manage the minor-league Milwaukee Brewers of the Western League. The light-hitting catcher retires as a full-time player to accept the deal, which includes twenty-five percent of the club, a precursor to his 54-year reign as the owner of the American League A’s.
Connie Mack announces he will leave the Pirates to manage the minor-league Milwaukee Brewers of the Western League. The light-hitting catcher retires as a full-time player to accept the deal, which includes twenty-five percent of the club, a precursor to his 54-year reign as the owner of the American League A’s.
At Cleveland’s League Park, John Clarkson of the Spiders beats the Pirates 3-2 to record his 300th victory
At Cleveland’s League Park, John Clarkson of the Spiders beats the Pirates 3-2 to become the fifth pitcher in major league history to record his 300th victory. The 31 year-old right-hander will compile a 328-178 record during his 12 year Hall of Fame career in the big leagues.
1889 – Four St. Louis errors in the 9th inning give the Red Stockings four runs, enabling Cincinnati to win, 5 – 4.
1889 – Four St. Louis errors in the 9th inning give the Red Stockings four runs, enabling Cincinnati to win, 5 – 4.
Harry Stovey hits a pair of homer runs to take the league lead with 6. Harry adds a single and double as Worcester beats Troy’s Mickey Welch‚ 17-2.
Harry Stovey hits a pair of homer runs to take the league lead with 6. Harry adds a single and double as Worcester beats Troy’s Mickey Welch‚ 17-2.
