July 16, 1913: Oh, you Brewers! Squeeze play ends 19-inning battle

“This year Columbus is fighting desperately for the lead with…
Walter Johnson and catcher Gabby Street in 1913 (TRADING CARD DB)

September 5, 1913: Walter Johnson spins a shutout for 30th win of season

“To encounter Walter Johnson even one time during a series…

September 23, 1913: A’s clinch AL pennant, then put on offensive clinic

As the 1913 regular season neared its end on Tuesday, September…

October 8, 1913: Mathewson outduels Plank in extra-inning classic

It was the “most wonderful pitchers' battle ever in a World…

January 1, 1914: Giants beat White Sox as World Tour visits Australia

“‘Why,’ said an American after the match, ‘your crowd…

April 20, 1914: Cardinals’ Bill Doak strikes out 10 in shutout of Cubs

Bill Doak is little remembered. Those who do know his name likely…
Tris Speaker (National Baseball Hall of Fame Library)

April 22, 1914: Red Sox, Athletics tie for second day in a row

At the start of play on April 22, 1914, eight days into the season,…

April 23, 1914: Chicago Feds open Weeghman Park, later known as Wrigley Field

The Federal League Kansas City Packers and Chicago Chi-Feds played…
Festus Higgins (Scranton Times-Tribune, June 1, 1923)

April 30, 1914: Binghamton, Utica combine for one hit on Opening Day

All through the winter of 1913-1914, the passionate baseball…
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May 30, 1914: Frank Rooney becomes first Czech player to homer in the major leagues

Contrary to popular belief, Frank Rooney wasn’t Irish-American.…