Chicago commits 20 errors, while New York records
10, as New York defeats Chicago 22-7 in the sloppiest
game of the year. One player on each team plays error-free.
After falling behind 5-2 in the 2nd inning, Boston
rallies to whip Detroit 30-8. Paul Radford and
Jim Whitney each get 5 hits, and Whitney sets a ML
record by scoring 6 runs. This record will stand until
1886.
Philadelphia (NL) receives permission to charge
25¢ for admission, instead of 50¢, to allow
them to compete with their popular crosstown rivals,
the AA-leading Athletics. Philadelphia's attendance
quadruples for the rest of the season.
With the Allegheny field "half overflown
with water" following a series of floods in Pittsburgh,
Columbus overcomes the waterlogged home club 25-10,
scoring in every inning.
Boston mauls Philadelphia 29-4, as Sam Wise goes
6-for-7 with 4 extra-base hits. Wise, Ezra Sutton,
and Joe Hornung each score 5 runs. Philadelphia helps
by committing 21 errors.