Stories By Joe Henrich
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Prep Sports
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1900 – Boston Beaneaters pitcher Kid Nichols records his 300th career victory. 1912 – Jim Thorpe wins the gold medal at...
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Prep Sports
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1933 – The first MLB All Star Game takes place at Comiskey Park. The American League wins 4-2, thanks to Babe...
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Prep Sports
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1898 – Lizzie Arlington becomes the first woman to play professional baseball when she pitches the ninth inning for the Reading...
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Prep Sports
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1911 – White Sox pitcher Ed Walsh ends Ty Cobb’s 40 game hitting streak, as Cobb goes 0-4 against him. 1914...
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Prep Sports
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1912 – New York Giants pitcher Rube Marquard wins his 19th consecutive decision, setting an MLB record that still stands. 1931...
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Prep Sports
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1902 – John McGraw is hired as manager of the New York Giants, a position he would hold until 1932. 1903...