The Giants push their record win streak to 21 games by clipping the Cardinals, 1 – 0 and 6 – 2. The old record was set in 1884 when Providence won 20 straight.

On September 25, 1916 — The Giants push their record win streak to 21 games by clipping the Cardinals, 1 – 0 and 6 – 2. The old record was set in 1884 when Providence won 20 straight.

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