October 18, 1910: Jack Coombs, Eddie Collins lead Athletics over Cubs

After Philadelphia defeated the Chicago Cubs 4-1 in Game One…

October 17, 1910: Charles Bender baffles Cubs in World Series opener

Skipper Connie Mack was tired of waiting. Eleven days after…

August 26, 1910: Jack Coombs fans 14 in four-hit shutout for A’s

Jack Coombs was in the midst of one of the most spectacular…
His major league career was essentially over when he pitched for the Hog Island team in 1918.

May 12, 1910: Charles Bender tosses first no-hitter in Shibe Park history

“Bender's control, his absolute mastery over the batters…
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July 19, 1910: Russ Ford loses no-hitter in ninth on misjudged fly ball

Russ Ford’s rookie season of 1910 was one for the ages. The…

April 13, 1911: Cobb and Crawford lead Tigers to Opening Day victory

Who is the most valuable to a ball club – a star pitcher of…

June 4, 1911: Baseball in the fast lane: Reds race past Boston Rustlers, 26-3

On June 4, 1911, the Cincinnati Reds were “running the circuit…
Ty Cobb (TRADING CARD DB)

May 13, 1911: Ty Cobb’s 5 RBIs not enough to withstand Red Sox comeback

The 1911 Boston Red Sox were nothing to write home about. They…
Bill Collins (LIBRARY OF CONGRESS)

October 6, 1910: Boston rookie Bill Collins hits for a natural cycle

In 1910 attendance at the South End Grounds, home of the Boston…

June 18, 1911: Tigers trail by 12, then triumph 16-15 over White Sox

The Detroit Tigers began 1911 about as well as any team has ever…

July 3, 1910: Pirates’ Chief Wilson hits for the cycle

On July 3, 1910, the reigning world champion Pittsburgh Pirates…

April 14, 1910: Walter Johnson impresses President Taft on Opening Day

On Opening Day, April 14, 1910, more than 14,000 fans filled…