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Childs hit .345 with a league-high 33 doubles in the 1890 American Association, setting a since-tied major league record with 18 chances accepted at second base in a nine-inning game that June 1. He joined the Cleveland Spiders (NL) in 1891 and became a vital cog in their offense, topping .300 in five of eight seasons and leading the league in runs scored in 1892 (136). His sharp batting eye made him an ideal lefthanded leadoff hitter; he walked 120 times while striking out only 12 in 1893. In 1894 he batted a career-high .353. (AJA)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » September 21, 1901: Tom Hughes of Chicago and Boston Beaneater Bill Dinneen pitch 16 scoreless innings before the Colts score in the 17th on an error, hit batter, force-out, and a single by Clarence Childs. Each pitcher gives up eight singles. This will stand as the longest shut out ever by a Cub pitcher. Hughes fans 13 in 17 frames. The 17 innings sets the major-league record for the longest game [at 60' 6"]. The record will be broken a number of times.