IN THE NEWS: The Brooklyn Superbas sweep two from the Giants, 8-0 and 4-2. Wild Bill Donovan pitches the opener, allowing three hits, in winning his NL-high 25th game. Christy Mathewson umpires the first game, then loses the 2nd game, also umpired by a ball player.
IN THE NEWS: Seven Cardinals, including the three top hitters-Jesse Burkett, Emmet Heidrick, and Bobby Wallace-and half the pitching staff, jump to the new St. Louis AL team.