The Dodgers drafted Lumley after he led the Pacific Coast League in batting in 1903.
As a rookie rightfielder, he led the NL in triples (18) and homers (9). Named Dodger
player-manager in 1909, he guided the team to a sixth-place finish.
(AL)
FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»April 12, 1906: Boston (NL) OF Johnny Bates becomes the first modern player to hit a homer in his first ML at bat when he connects in the 2nd inning against the Brooklyn Superbas' Harry McIntire. Boston hurler Irv Young allows only one hit-a double by Harry Lumley-and wins, 2-0.