Baseball Replay--From 1901 to 2024

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May 5th, 1904

Lajoie Sizzles -- Smokes Americans for 5 Hits
The Philadelphia Athletics tripped up the Boston Americans, 6-3. The Athletics were led by Nap Lajoie, their 29-year-old second baseman. Lajoie made life miserable for Boston pitchers all day, tagging them for 5 hits in 5 at-bats. Nap Lajoie singled in the 1st, singled in the 2nd, doubled in the 5th, singled in the 7th and hit an RBI single in the 8th.
This season, Lajoie is swinging the bat at a .425 rate with 34 hits in 80 at-bats. To date he has hit 1 home run, scored 11 runs and driven in 8.
Philadelphia Athletics (12-7) over Boston Americans (7-12)

May 16th, 1904

Lush Cracks 5 Hits
It was a good day for the Cardinals at League Park as they clipped the Philadelphia Phillies, 8-4. It was tremendous day for Johnny Lush, who was on a hitting barrage at the plate, finishing 5-for-5.
"I don't know what to call that," the St. Louis first baseman told reporters after his big performance. "I'm not 'dialed in' or 'in a zone,' I just try to keep it simple. Basically the pitcher throws the ball, I try to pick up the spin, then I hit it. Today I picked up the spin pretty well."
Johnny Lush hit an RBI single in the 1st, hit an RBI single in the 3rd, doubled in the 5th, singled in the 7th and singled in the 8th.
This year, Lush has socked 31 hits in 111 at-bats for a .279 average with 1 home run. He is getting on base at a .341 pace and his totals also include 15 RBIs and 16 runs scored.
St. Louis Cardinals (13-17) over Philadelphia Phillies (15-13)

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Awards
RF Harry Lumley of the Detroit Tigers wins the AL Batter of the Month Award with 2 home runs, 16 RBIs, and 19 runs scored.
C Mike Grady of the Philadelphia Phillies wins the NL Batter of the Month Award with 2 home runs, 19 RBIs, and 19 runs scored.
SP Eddie Plank of the Philadelphia Athletics wins the AL Pitcher of the Month Award with a 6-2 record, 0.95 ERA, and 34 strikeouts.
SP Jack Powell of the Chicago Cubs wins the NL Pitcher of the Month Award with a 6-1 record, 1.38 ERA, and 22 strikeouts.
SP Red Ames of the Washington Senators wins the AL Rookie of the Month Award with a 3-4 record, 2.39 ERA, and 50 strikeouts.
SP Howie Camnitz of the Boston Beaneaters wins the NL Rookie of the Month Award with a 3-0 record, 2.39 ERA (for the season), and 12 strikeouts.

In the AL, the Philadelphia Athletics (27-12) lead by 2 and a half games over the Chicago White Sox while, in the NL, the Pittsburgh Pirates (30-12) lead the New York Giants by 3 games for first.

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June 23rd, 1904

Conroy Bashes 5 Base Hits
No matter what the Detroit Tigers threw him, Wid Conroy hit it. The 27-year-old St. Louis Browns third baseman racked up 5 hits in 5 at-bats at Sportsmans Park and led the Browns to a win, 14-2.
Wid Conroy singled in the 2nd, singled in the 4th, singled in the 5th, hit a two-run double in the 6th and hit an RBI single in the 7th.
In his 1904 season totals, Conroy has 1 home run, .234 BA, .297 OBP, 21 RBIs and 23 runs scored.
St. Louis Browns (28-34) over Detroit Tigers (26-36)

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Awards
RF Socks Seybold of the Philadelphia Athletics wins the AL Batter of the Month Award with 2 home runs, 11 RBIs, and 21 runs scored.
1B Frank Chance of the Chicago Cubs wins the NL Batter of the Month Award with 0 home runs, 10 RBIs, and 22 home runs.
SP Buttons Briggs of the Philadelphia Athletics wins the AL Pitcher of the Month Award with a 6-2 record, 2.29 ERA, and 23 strikeouts.
SP Kid Nichols of the Boston Beaneaters wins the NL Pitcher of the Month Award with a 6-1 record, 1.00 ERA, and 27 strikeouts.
RP Mike Lynch of the Detroit Tigers wins the AL Rookie of the Month Award with a 1-0 record, 1.72 ERA, and 9 strikeouts.
SP Billy Campbell of the Chicago Cubs wins the NL Rookie of the Month Award with a 4-2 record, 2.40 ERA, and 15 strikeouts.

In both the AL and the NL, the Philadelphia Athletics (41-26) and New York Giants (44-23) have a half-game lead over the Chicago White Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates, respectively.

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July 5th, 1904

2,000th Hit for Kelley
Brooklyn's Joe Kelley got the standing ovation -- but the Boston Beaneaters got the win.
It was a special day for him at South End Grounds. A day when Kelley notched hit #2,000 of his career. The fans went wild when he did. Even the Beaneaters fans applauded.
The Superbas first baseman went 1-for-3 in a losing cause as Boston spoiled the party with the 5-3 victory.
In the postgame interview, a downhearted Kelley told the media, "We lost -- It's not about individual accomplishments -- we lost."
When pressed further, he admitted his pride in reaching the 2,000-hit mark, "A lot of great players never get there. I'm proud, but I would be happier if we had won."
Lifetime, Kelley has played in 1,604 games, batted .321 with 58 home runs and 2,000 base hits.
Boston Beaneaters (30-41) over Brooklyn Superbas (28-44)

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Trades before the trading deadline:
-The Philadelphia Phillies traded 30-year-old CF Roy Thomas to the Philadelphia Athletics, getting 20-year-old LF Al Bridwell, 24-year-old CF Emil Batch, and 23-year-old 3B Lee Tannehill in return.
-The Pittsburgh Pirates traded 20-year-old RP Tom Downey to the Brooklyn Superbas, getting 34-year-old RP George Wheeler in return.
-The Washington Senators traded 30-year-old SP Case Patten and 23-year-old 3B Bob Unglaub to the New York Giants, getting 24-year-old CF Danny Hoffman and 22-year-old C Fred Carisch in return.
-The Chicago White Sox traded 23-year-old SP Tom Dougherty to the Brooklyn Superbas, getting 34-year-old SP Frank Kitson in return.
-The St. Louis Cardinals traded 26-year-old RP Mike O'Neill and 22-year-old RP Bill Hogg to the New York Giants, getting 23-year-old 2B Roy Hartzell in return.
-The Chicago Cubs traded 28-year-old C Johnny Kling to the St. Louis Browns, getting 29-year-old SP Tully Sparks in return.

Awards
2B Nap Lajoie of the Philadelphia Athletics wins the AL Batter of the Month Award with 1 home run, 16 RBIs, and 22 runs scored.
CF Duff Cooley of the Boston Beaneaters wins the NL Batter of the Month Award with 4 home runs, 21 RBIs, and 18 runs scored.
SP Red Donahue of the Boston Americans wins the AL Pitcher of the Month Award with a 7-0 record, 1.48 ERA, and 29 strikeouts.
SP Bill Dinneen of the Boston Beaneaters wins the NL Pitcher of the Month Award with a 6-0 record, 0.80 ERA, and 24 strikeouts.
SP Red Ames of the Washington Senators wins the AL Rookie of the Month Award with a 2-2 record, 2.56 ERA, and 36 strikeouts.
RP Billy Campbell of the Chicago Cubs wins the NL Rookie of the Month Award with a 5-1 record, 1.73 ERA, and 19 strikeouts.

In the AL, the Philadelphia Athletics (59-34) have a 5-game lead over the Chicago White Sox for first while, in the NL, the New York Giants (61-33) have a 2 and a half game lead over the Chicago Cubs.

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August 13th, 1904

Phillies Win Nail-Biter
Chicago first baseman Frank Chance was sensational. He went 5-5 with 2 doubles, 3 singles, and a walk, while scoring 3. But it wasn't enough to rally his team to a win. Philadelphia beat the Cubs, 7-6, in 10 innings. The Phillies saw their record improve to 48-58.
The climactic moment came in the bottom of the tenth for Philadelphia. That's when Mike Grady, who is tied for 4th in the NL with a .479 slugging percentage, hit a run-scoring double off Tully Sparks to win the game. The home crowd erupted in celebration.
"It's great to see the crowd jacked up," Grady said.
Philadelphia Phillies (48-58) over Chicago Cubs (63-43)

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Awards
1B Harry Davis of the Philadelphia Athletics wins the AL Batter of the Month Award with 2 home runs, 18 RBIs, and 13 runs scored.
LF Frank Schulte of the New York Giants wins the NL Batter of the Month Award with 3 home runs, 20 RBIs, and 15 runs scored.
SP George Mullin of the Washington Senators wins the AL Pitcher of the Month Award with a 6-1 record, 1.16 ERA, and 19 strikeouts.
SP Ed Doheny of the New York Giants wins the NL Pitcher of the Month Award with a 5-1 record, 0.90 ERA, and 30 strikeouts.
SP Red Ames of the Washington Senators wins the AL Rookie of the Month Award with a 3-3 record, 1.83 ERA, and 30 strikeouts.
SP Howie Camnitz of the Boston Beaneaters wins the NL Rookie of the Month Award with a 4-2 record, 1.53 ERA and 33 strikeouts.

In the AL, the Philadelphia Athletics (73-46) lead the Chicago White Sox by 4 and a half games for first while, in the NL, the New York Giants (78-44) lead the Chicago Cubs by 6 games for first.

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September 1st, 1904

Jake Beckley Gets Hit Number 2,500
Jake Beckley reached the 2,500-hit mark today. St. Louis's 37-year-old first baseman received a standing ovation from St. Louis Browns and Philadelphia Athletics fans alike. On the day, Beckley went 2-for-4 in the Browns' 7-6 victory.
Beckley has hit for a .305 career average and totaled 2,501 hits, 68 home runs, and 1,272 RBIs.
St. Louis Browns (48-73) over Philadelphia Athletics (73-47)

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Regular season awards
-AL Best Batter award: 2B Nap Lajole of the Philadelphia Athletics with 5 home runs, 92 RBIs, and 106 runs scored
-NL Best Batter award: RF Willie Keeler of the Brooklyn Superbas with 2 home runs, 78 RBIs, and 70 runs scored.

Awards for September
CF Cy Seymour of the New York Highlanders wins the AL Batter of the Month Award with 2 home runs, 22 RBIs, and 23 runs scored.
RF Elmer Flick of the Philadelphia Phillies wins the NL Batter of the Month Award with 1 home run, 14 RBIs, and 16 runs scored.
SP Red Ames of the Washington Senators wins the AL Pitcher of the Month Award with a 5-2 record, 1.42 ERA, and 48 strikeouts.
SP Rube Waddell of the Pittsburgh Pirates wins the NL Pitcher of the Month Award with a 5-1 record, 0.68 ERA, and 40 strikeouts.
SP Red Ames of the Washington Senators wins the AL Rookie of the Month Award with a 5-2 record, 1.42 ERA, and 48 strikeouts.
SP Howie Camnitz of the Boston Beaneaters wins the NL Rookie of the Month Award with a 3-3 record, 3.33 ERA, and 15 strikeouts.

For the 1904 World Series, it'll be an all-New York series, as the New York Highlanders (91-63) face the New York Giants (97-57)!!!

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1904 World Series: New York Highlanders vs. New York Giants

Results

Game 1, October 13th, 1904, the Polo Grounds
Road Win Lifts New York to 1-0 Lead in WS
Harry Howell and the New York Highlanders opened the World Series in brilliant fashion, traveling to New York and shutting out the host Giants at Polo Grounds, 1-0, to secure an early 1-0 lead in the best-of-7 series. Howell, the Highlanders right-hander, threw 9.0 innings of shutout ball.
Howell allowed no runs over 9 innings. He also racked up 6 strikeouts.
"We're happy," Howell told reporters after the win. "When you're in the playoffs, you've got to treat every game like it could be your last."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at the Polo Grounds in New York.
Highlanders lead series 1-0

Game 2, October 14th, 1904, the Polo Grounds
Raucous Polo Grounds Crowd Propels Giants to 4-2 Victory; Series Tied at 1
Behind a bravura effort from starter Case Patten, the New York Giants topped the New York Highlanders by the score of 4-2 and got their first win in the 1904 World Series. Patten threw 9.0 innings of 6-hit ball for the Giants. The win moves New York into a 1-1 tie with New York.
Patten, who was born in Westport, Connecticut, threw 107 pitches over 9 innings, while allowing 2 runs.
"Postseason wins taste oh so sweet," said Patten after the game.
The next game is set to be played for October 16th, 1904 at Hilltop Park in New York.
Series tied 1-1

Game 3, October 16th, 1904, Hilltop Park
Road Win Lifts New York to 2-1 Lead in WS
The New York Giants got an exceptional performance from starter Dummy Taylor, who silenced the New York offense en route to a 3-0 shutout win in Game 3 of the World Series. The Highlanders could never get a bead on the right-handed Taylor, who threw 9.0 innings of shutout ball. The Giants now hold a 2-1 advantage in the best-of-7 series.
Taylor delivered a quality start for New York. The 6-foot-1 right-hander allowed no earned runs on 7 hits over 9 innings of work.
"We're one game closer to our goal," New York manager George Davis said later. "It isn't any more complicated than that."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Hilltop Park in New York.
Giants lead series 2-1

Game 4, October 17th, 1904, Hilltop Park
Almost There: New York On Cusp of World Series Triumph After 7-4 Win
Riding the 3-hit performance of catcher Jack Warner, the New York Giants got a road win against the New York Highlanders, 7-4, in Game 4 of the World Series. Warner went 3 for 4 with a home run and 2 singles. He scored 2 times for the Giants, who now lead the best-of-7 series, 3 games to 1.
Warner had an important at-bat with the bases empty in the top of the seventh, when he hit a solo home run. The Giants went on to win.
"We aren't quitting," New York manager John McGraw said. "Yeah, the odds are definitely in their favor, but they've got to earn it."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Hilltop Park in New York.
Giants lead series 3-1

Game 5, October 18th, 1904, Hilltop Park
Highlanders Clip Giants, 4-3, in WS Contest
Bill Bernhard was not about to watch an opponent celebrate a championship on his home field.
The right-hander pitched the New York Highlanders to victory at Hilltop Park, staving off the New York Giants, who remain one game away from a title. Bernhard threw 9.0 innings allowing 3 runs. The win cuts the series deficit for the Highlanders to 3-2 in the best-of-7 series.
A defensive lapse proved costly in the contest. With the game tied in the bottom of the tenth, an error by the Giants allowed the Highlanders to score the winning run.
"Coach said he wanted eight innings, so I decided to do him one better," Bernhard said later.
Game 6 is scheduled for Thursday at the Polo Grounds in New York.
Giants lead series 3-2

Game 6, October 18th, 1904, the Polo Grounds
New York Wins World Series!
It's party time in New York. The confetti is flying and residents are smiling.
The New York Giants have reached the mountaintop, capturing the 1904 World Series today. They defeated the New York Highlanders 6-0 at Polo Grounds to officially wrap up the series 4-2.
Asked how it feels to be a champion, starting pitcher Dummy Taylor was to the point.
"It feels great, like a million bucks. I'm so happy right now, not just for me but for all the guys," he said. "We put a lot of work into this and deserve to be champions."
The team is planning a victory parade and fan appreciation day later in the week. New York finished the regular season 97-57 and claimed first place in the NL.
Giants win series 4-2

Series MVP: P Dummy Taylor (New York Giants)

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Accomplishments
15+K: Charles Bender
No-hitters: Zaza Harvey, Jack Chesbro
20+win seasons: Jack Taylor (26-12), Bill Bernhard (26-11) Tom Hughes (22-17), Rube Waddell (25-16), Buttons Briggs (25-14), Ed Doheny (25-10), Clark Griffith (22-15), Christy Mathewson (27-11), Harry Howell (21-19), Dummy Taylor (22-16), Cy Young (21-18), Noodles Hahn (20-20), Kid Nichols (23-16), Jack Chesbro (29-11), Eddie Plank (21-18), Chick Robitaille (26-14), George Mullin (21-18), Chappie McFarland (20-17), Hooks Wiltse (21-17), Jake Weimer (20-17)
Hitting streaks: Chick Stahl (28 games), Charlie Hickman (22 games), Homer Smoot (21 games), Ed Abbaticchio (24 games)
Milestones
1,500 RBIs: Ed Delahanty
1,000 runs scored: Fred Clarke
2,000 hits: Joe Kelley
2,500 hits: Jake Beckley

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Gold Glove awards
AL: SP Nick Altrock of the Detroit Tigers wins the AL Gold Glove Award at P.
C Billy Maloney of the Philadelphia Athletics wins the AL Gold Glove Award at C.
1B John Ganzel of the Chicago White Sox wins the AL Gold Glove Award at 1B.
2B Johnny Evers of the Washington Senators wins the AL Gold Glove Award at 2B.
3B Bill Bradley of the Cleveland Naps wins the AL Gold Glove Award at 3B.
SSP Kid Elberfeld of the Philadelphia Athletics wins the AL Gold Glove Award at SSP.
LF Sam Mertes of the Chicago White Sox wins the AL Gold Glove Award at LF.
LF Spike Shannon of the Washington Senators wins the AL Gold Glove Award at CF.
RF Ed Householder of the New York Highlanders wins the AL Gold Glove Award at RF.
NL: SP Christy Mathewson of the New York Giants wins the NL Gold Glove Award at P.
C Heinie Peitz of the Pittsburgh Pirates wins the NL Gold Glove Award at C.
1B Kitty Bransfield of the Pittsburgh Pirates wins the NL Gold Glove Award at 1B.
2B Danny Murphy of the New York Giants wins the NL Gold Glove Award at 2B.
3B Jimmy Burke of the Boston Beaneaters wins the NL Gold Glove Award at 3B.
SSP Bobby Wallace of the Chicago Cubs wins the NL Gold Glove Award at SSP.
LF Frank Schulte of the New York Giants wins the NL Gold Glove Award at LF.
CF Emmet Heidrick of the St. Louis Cardinals wins the NL Gold Glove Award at CF.
RF John Titus of the New York Giants wins the NL Gold Glove Award at RF.
Silver Slugger awards
AL: SP George Mullin of the Washington Senators wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at P.
C Roger Bresnahan of the New York Highlanders wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at C.
1B Harry Davis of the Philadelphia Athletics wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at 1B.
2B Nap Lajoie of the Philadelphia Athletics wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at 2B.
3B Jimmy Collins of the Boston Americans wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at 3B.
3B Dave Brain of the Chicago White Sox wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at SSP.
LF Mike Donlin of the New York Highlanders wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at LF.
CF Cy Seymour of the New York Highlanders wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at CF.
RF Harry Lumley of the Detroit Tigers wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at RF.
NL: SP Christy Mathewson of the New York Giants wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at P.
C Mike Grady of the Philadelphia Phillies wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at C.
1B Frank Chance of the Chicago Cubs wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at 1B.
2B Danny Murphy of the New York Giants wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at 2B.
3B Art Devlin of the St. Louis Cardinals wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at 3B.
SSP Honus Wagner of the Pittsburgh Pirates wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at SSP.
LF Frank Schulte of the New York Giants wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at LF.
CF Ginger Beaumont of the Pittsburgh Pirates wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at CF.
RF Willie Keeler of the Brooklyn Superbas wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at RF.
Rookie of the Year
AL: SP Red Ames of the Washington Senators wins the AL Rookie of the Year Award with a 18-16 record, 2.29 ERA, and 238 strikeouts.
NL: RP Billy Campbell of the Chicago Cubs wins the NL Rookie of the Year Award with a 17-7 record, 1.93 ERA, and 75 strikeouts.
Best Manager of the Year
AL: John McGraw (New York Highlanders)
NL: George Davis (New York Giants)
Best Pitcher of the Year
AL: RP Clark Griffith of the New York Highlanders wins the AL Pitcher of the Year Award with a 22-15 record, 2.11 ERA, and 112 strikeouts.
NL: SP Christy Mathewson of the New York Giants wins the NL Pitcher of the Year Award with a 22-17 record, 1.96 ERA, and 221 strikeouts.
Most Valuable Player
AL: CF Cy Seymour of the New York Highlanders wins the AL Most Valuable Player Award with 13 home runs, 94 RBIs, and 85 runs scored.
NL: CF Ginger Beaumont of the Pittsburgh Pirates wins the NL Most Valuable Player Award with 6 home runs, 69 RBIs, and 99 runs scored.

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-Boston Beaneaters RF Patsy Donovan retired from professional baseball.
-Washington Senators RF Sam Dungan retired from professional baseball.
-Pittsburgh Pirates SP George Wheeler retired from professional baseball.
-St. Louis Browns CF George Hogriever retired from professional baseball.
-New York Giants CF George Van Haltren retired from professional baseball.
-Brooklyn Superbas 2B Tom Daly retired from professional baseball.
-Pittsburgh Pirates LF Elmer Smith retired from professional baseball.
-Philadelphia Phillies CF Dummy Hoy retired from professional baseball.
-Washington Senators 1B Bill Everitt retired from professional baseball.
-St. Louis Browns C Tom Leahy retired from professional baseball.
-Brooklyn Superbas C Deacon McGuire retired from professional baseball.
-Boston Americans SP George Cuppy retired from professional baseball.
-Chicago Cubs CF Steve Brodie retired from professional baseball.
-Cincinnati Reds SP Jock Menefee retired from professional baseball.
-Boston Americans RF Tommy Dowd retired from professional baseball.
-New York Highlanders 1B Charles Elsey retired from professional baseball.
-The New York Giants retired #45 in honor of George Van Haltren.
-The St. Louis Cardinals fired manager Patsy Donovan.
-The Cincinnati Reds fired manager Bid McPhee.
-The Washington Senators fired manager Jim Manning.
-The Cleveland Naps fired manager Jimmy McAleer.
-The St. Louis Cardinals signed manager Paul Hodge to a 4-year, $600 per year contract.
-The Cleveland Naps signed manager Tim Talken to a 5-year, $905 per year contract.
-The Cincinnati Reds signed manager Whitey Ritterson to a 3-year, $530 per year contract.
-The Washington Senators signed manager Bobby Lopez to a 4-year, $1,195 per year contract.

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Here are the results of the 1904 Rookie Draft:
Round 1
Pick 1 - St. Louis Cardinals: LF Sherry Magee, age 20 out of college (Young Harris College; Young Harris, Georgia)
Pick 2 - Cincinnati Reds: CF Ty Cobb, age 17 out of college (North Carolina State University; Raleigh, North Carolina)
Pick 3 - St. Louis Browns: 3B Rube Oldring, age 20
Pick 4 - Cleveland Naps: SSP John Knight, age 19
Pick 5 - Washington Senators: SP Ed Reulbach, age 21
Pick 6 - Brooklyn Superbas: 2B John Hummel, age 21
Pick 7 - Detroit Tigers: SP Jimmy Dygert, age 20
Pick 8 - Philadelphia Phillies: RF Ed Hahn, age 29
Pick 9 - Boston Beaneaters: 3B Mike Mowrey, age 20 out of college (South Dakota State University; Brookings, South Dakota)
Pick 10 - Boston Americans: SP Big Jeff Pfeffer, age 22
Pick 11 - Chicago White Sox: CF Bris Lord, age 21
Pick 12 - Pittsburgh Pirates: 3B Otto Knabe, age 20
Pick 13 - Philadelphia Athletics: RP Eddie Cicotte, age 20
Pick 14 - Chicago Cubs: 2B Eddie Grant, age 21
Pick 15 - New York Highlanders: C Howard Wakefield, age 20
Pick 16 - New York Giants: 3B William Barbeau, age 22
Round 2
Pick 1 - St. Louis Cardinals: RP Wilbur Good, age 19
Pick 2 - Cincinnati Reds: SP King Brady, age 23
Pick 3 - St. Louis Browns: C Tubby Spencer, age 20
Pick 4 - Cleveland Naps: 1B Chris Lindsay, age 26
Pick 5 - Washington Senators: SP Harry Ables, age 21
Pick 6 - Brooklyn Superbas: RF Johnny Siegle, age 30
Pick 7 - Detroit Tigers: 2B Charlie Starr, age 26
Pick 8 - Philadelphia Phillies: SP Hi West, age 20
Pick 9 - Boston Beaneaters: SP Ed Barry, age 22
Pick 10 - Boston Americans: SP John Eubank, age 32
Pick 11 - Chicago White Sox: 2B Allie Strobel, age 20
Pick 12 - Pittsburgh Pirates: SP Gordon Hickman, age 20 out of college (Florida State University; Tallahassee, Florida)
Pick 13 - Philadelphia Athletics: RF Bud Sharpe, age 23
Pick 14 - Chicago Cubs: C Harry Barton, age 29
Pick 15 - New York Highlanders: C Hub Hart, age 26
Pick 16 - New York Giants: C Frank Owens, age 18
Round 3
Pick 1 - St. Louis Cardinals: C Charlie Armbruster, age 24
Pick 2 - Cincinnati Reds: SP Walt Miller, age 21 out of college (Western Carolina University; Cullowhee, North Carolina)
Pick 3 - St. Louis Browns: SP Harold Christman, age 20 out of college (New Mexico State University; Las Cruces, New Mexico)
Pick 4 - Cleveland Naps: CF Steamer Flanagan, age 23
Pick 5 - Washington Senators: RP Andy Bruckmiller, age 22
Pick 6 - Brooklyn Superbas: 1B Walter Salm, age 19 out of college (University of Illinois; Champaign, Illinois)
Pick 7 - Detroit Tigers: CF Robert Corkill, age 20 out of college (San Diego State University; San Diego, California)
Pick 8 - Philadelphia Phillies: SP Elmer Emerson, age 17 out of college (Azusa Pacific University; Azusa, California)
Pick 9 - Boston Beaneaters: C Carl Arbogast, age 20 out of college (Arizona State University; Tempe, Arizona)
Pick 10 - Boston Americans: RP Dick Harley, age 30
Pick 11 - Chicago White Sox: RP Ernie Baker, age 29
Pick 12 - Pittsburgh Pirates: RP Frank Moore, age 28
Pick 13 - Philadelphia Athletics: RF Shag Shaughnessy, age 21
Pick 14 - Chicago Cubs: SP Sam Cobean, age 19 out of college (University of California Berkeley; Berkeley, California)
Pick 15 - New York Highlanders: C Joe McCarthy, age 22
Pick 16 - New York Giants: C John Sullivan, age 31
Round 4
Pick 1 - St. Louis Cardinals: 1B Fred Curtis, age 24
Pick 2 - Cincinnati Reds: SP Joseph Myers, age 22
Pick 3 - St. Louis Browns: RP Buck Washer, age 22
Pick 4 - Cleveland Naps: 1B Charlie Fallon, age 23
Pick 5 - Washington Senators: RP Walt Justis, age 21
Pick 6 - Brooklyn Superbas: C Red Munson, age 21
Pick 7 - Detroit Tigers: C Gerry Shea, age 23
Pick 8 - Philadelphia Phillies: 1B Ad Yale, age 34
Pick 9 - Boston Beaneaters: 3B Jim Cockman, age 31
Pick 10 - Boston Americans: C Bill McCarthy, age 18
Pick 11 - Chicago White Sox: C Charlie Gibson, age 24
Pick 12 - Pittsburgh Pirates: RF Claude Rothgeb, age 24
Pick 13 - Philadelphia Athletics: 3B Emil Leber, age 23
Pick 14 - Chicago Cubs: 3B Phil Cooney, age 22
Pick 15 - New York Highlanders: SSP Dave Murphy, age 28

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-The Cincinnati Reds traded 35-year-old SSP Tommy Corcoran to the Chicago White Sox, getting 20-year-old 3B Dick Egan in return.
-The Brooklyn Superbas traded 26-year-old CF Homer Smoot and 23-year-old SP Slow Joe Doyle to the St. Louis Browns, getting 24-year-old LF Davy Jones, 24-year-old SP Jack Doscher, and 24-year-old RP Tom Fisher in return.
-The Philadelphia Athletics traded 24-year-old 3B Jack Thoney to the Cincinnati Reds, getting 30-year-old RP Cy Vorhees and 22-year-old CF Denny Sullivan in return.
-The New York Highlanders traded 21-year-old SSP Phil Lewis and 17-year-old 3B Rafael Almeida to the Philadelphia Phillies, getting 35-year-old SSP Monte Cross and 24-year-old 3B Lee Tannehill in return.
-The Boston Beaneaters traded 24-year-old DH Lew Brockett and 21-year-old CF Walter Blair to the Brooklyn Superbas, getting 30-year-old 3B Ed Gremminger in return.
-The Philadelphia Phillies traded 22-year-old RP Bobby Keefe to the Boston Beaneaters, getting 31-year-old SSP Gene DeMontreville in return.
-The Detroit Tigers traded 30-year-old SP Pop Williams and 24-year-old LF Matty McIntyre to the Brooklyn Superbas, getting 30-year-old LF Frank Huelsman in return.
-The Boston Americans traded 22-year-old SP Joe Harris to the Boston Beaneaters, getting 30-year-old C Harry Bemis in return.
-The St. Louis Browns traded 30-year-old SP Doc Reisling to the Chicago White Sox, getting 20-year-old RP Lou Fiene in return.
-The New York Giants traded 21-year-old C Jimmy Archer to the Philadelphia Phillies, getting 31-year-old 3B Harry Wolverton in return.
-The Chicago White Sox traded 26-year-old RF Zaza Harvey to the Boston Beaneaters, getting 27-year-old SP Irv Young in return.
-The Philadelphia Athletics traded 29-year-old 1B Myron Grimshaw to the New York Giants, getting 29-year-old SP Dummy Taylor in return.
-1B Roger Connor is inducted into the 1905 class of the baseball Hall of Fame.

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Spring training results
AL: Chicago White Sox, 12-6
NL: Pittsburgh Pirates, 13-5

1905 preseason predictions

American League
New York Highlanders, 93-61
Philadelphia Athletics, 89-65
Detroit Tigers, 84-70
Boston Americans, 80-74
Chicago White Sox, 70-84
Cleveland Naps, 70-84
St. Louis Browns, 70-84
Washington Senators, 64-90

National League
New York Giants, 93-61
Pittsburgh Pirates, 89-65
Philadelphia Phillies, 87-67
Chicago Cubs, 79-75
Cincinnati Reds, 72-82
Brooklyn Superbas, 70-84
St. Louis Cardinals, 69-85
Boston Beaneaters, 58-96

OK, let's play ball (tomorrow)!!!

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April 15th, 1905

Brooklyn's Dahlen Reaches 2,000 Hits
"It would have been a lot nicer if my 2,000th hit had won the game," said Bill Dahlen after the Brooklyn Superbas had been tripped up by the Philadelphia Phillies, 9-2, spoiling his big day. The Superbas shortstop gained access to the exclusive 2,000-hit club by going 1-for-4 in the game played at Washington Park.
"The standing ovation by the fans is not something I will ever forget," Dahlen said to the press after the game. "I think even the Phillies fans were cheering me."
During his career, Dahlen has compiled a .287 batting average and collected 2,000 hits, 67 home runs, and 958 RBIs.
Philadelphia Phillies (1-1) over Brooklyn Superbas

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Awards
2B Nap Lajoie of the Philadelphia Athletics wins the AL Batter of the Month Award with 1 home run, 8 RBIs, and 11 runs scored.
1B Frank Chance of the Chicago Cubs wins the NL Batter of the Month Award with 1 home run, 14 RBIs, and 11 runs scored.
SP Harry Howell of the New York Highlanders wins the AL Pitcher of the Month Award with a 4-0 record, 1.66 ERA, and 21 strikeouts.
SP Christy Mathewson of the New York Giants wins the NL Pitcher of the Month Award with a 4-0 record, 1.50 ERA, and 22 strikeouts.
SP Jimmy Dygert of the Detroit Tigers wins the AL Rookie of the Month Award with a 2-2 record, 1.88 ERA, and 22 strikeouts.
LF Sherry Magee of the St. Louis Cardinals wins the NL Rookie of the Month Award with 2 home runs, 15 RBIs, and 10 runs scored.

In the AL, the New York Highlanders (10-4) have a half-game lead over the St. Louis Browns while, in the NL, the New York Giants (14-0) have a 4-game lead over the St. Louis Cardinals.

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Awards
RF Del Howard of the New York Highlanders wins the AL Batter of the Month Award with 1 home run, 14 RBIs, and a .426 batting average.
LF George Stone of the Cincinnati Reds wins the NL Batter of the Month Award with 1 home run, 23 RBIs, and 23 runs scored.
SP Ed Reulbach of the Washington Senators wins the AL Pitcher of the Month Award with a 7-1 record, 2.44 ERA, and 41 strikeouts.
SP Homer Hillebrand of the New York Giants wins the NL Pitcher of the Month Award with a 7-0 record, 1.87 ERA, and 44 strikeouts.
SP Ed Reulbach of the Washington Senators wins the AL Rookie of the Month Award with a 7-1 record, 2.44 ERA, and 41 strikeouts.
LF Sherry Magee of the St. Louis Cardinals wins the NL Rookie of the Month Award with 2 home runs, 26 RBIs, and 18 runs scored.

In the AL, the New York Highlanders (28-13) lead by 2 games over the Philadelphia Athletics for first while, in the NL, the New York Giants (35-7) lead the Chicago Cubs by 8 games for first place.