[Lord Byron]

June 5th, 1905

Plank Untouchable, Tosses No-Hitter
It was a terrific day for Eddie Plank of the Philadelphia Athletics at Columbia Park. The left-hander stood out with a fantastic 2-0 no-hitter against the Washington Senators.
"I knew I had a no-no going in about the sixth inning when I noticed no one was talking to me anymore," he said, referring to the time-honored superstition of avoiding the pitcher so as not to jinx the no-hitter. "Don't let people fool you. Everybody on the field and in the ballpark knows what's happening. They just pretend they don't."
For the game, Plank totaled 2 walks and 10 strikeouts in a very strong outing.
"His mechanics were perfect, and I don't think he threw one bad pitch in the whole game," Philadelphia manager Connie Mack said. "He was that good."
This year, Plank has compiled a 7-5 mark with a 1.63 ERA in 12 starts.
Philadelphia Athletics (28-17) over Washington Senators (18-28)

June 7th, 1905

Buttons Briggs Hurls No-No Against Chicago
It was the game that pitchers dream about: the no-hitter.
It happened at Columbia Park. Buttons Briggs of the Philadelphia Athletics was right on target against the Chicago White Sox in a 7-0 victory. Briggs zeroed in on them, holding them hitless with 6 strikeouts and 2 walks.
"I just had it all today," Briggs told BNN reporters after the game. "Very good stuff and great location. That is a combination that's hard to beat."
This year, Briggs has compiled a 9-3 record with a 2.06 ERA.
Philadelphia Athletics (30-17) over Chicago White Sox (19-29)