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These articles were published in The 1883 Philadelphia Athletics: American Association Champions (2022), edited by Paul Hofmann and Bill Nowlin. Click here to download the e-book or purchase the paperback edition.

Harry Stovey, Courtesy of John Thorn

May 1, 1883: Philadelphia Athletics shut out Alleghenys on Opening Day

Ed Rowen (Courtesy of John Thorn)

May 24, 1883: Athletics extend season-long winning streak to 10 games

Courtesy of John Thorn

June 21, 1883: Athletics end season’s longest losing streak, retake first place

July 30, 1883: Philadelphia’s Lon Knight is first player to hit for a ‘natural’ cycle

August 1, 1883: Athletics continue dominance of Alleghenys

Courtesy of John Thorn

August 18, 1883: Another easy victory for Athletics over Columbus Buckeyes

September 18, 1883: Harry Stovey establishes new single-season home-run record

Courtesy of John Thorn

September 21, 1883: Bobby Mathews wins 30th game in a wild one in the Gateway City

September 23, 1883: Philadelphia Athletics clinch a tie for the American Association pennant

Courtesy of John Thorn

September 28, 1883: Athletics secure American Association pennant

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