1905 – In a rain-delayed doubleheader, the Giants trip the Phillies twice, 7 – 1 and 11 – 6. The opener doesn’t start till 3:00 p.m. but Joe McGinnity wins easily. Christy Mathewsonwins his 25th in the nitecap, despite spotting the Phils five runs in the 2nd inning. The Phillies match the gift in the 5th and 7th innings.

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1905 – In a rain-delayed doubleheader, the Giants trip the Phillies twice, 7 – 1 and 11 – 6. The opener doesn’t start till 3:00 p.m. but Joe McGinnity wins easily. Christy Mathewsonwins his 25th in the nitecap, despite spotting the Phils five runs in the 2nd inning. The Phillies match the gift in the 5th and 7th innings.

Chicago Orphans rookie Alex Hardy debuts with a 1 – 0 shutout victory over Brooklyn, and becomes the first 20th century National League pitcher to toss a shutout in his first game. It’s happened twice already in the American League.

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Chicago Orphans rookie Alex Hardy debuts with a 1 – 0 shutout victory over Brooklyn, and becomes the first 20th century National League pitcher to toss a shutout in his first game. It’s happened twice already in the American League.

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9/4/1895 – John Dolan, the starting pitcher for the Chicago Colts (Cubs) in a game in Boston batted out of turn, most likely in the second inning, and an out was called. No further details are known.

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9/4/1895 – John Dolan, the starting pitcher for the Chicago Colts (Cubs) in a game in Boston batted out of turn, most likely in the second inning, and an out was called. No further details are known.