American baseball player Joe McGinnity was suspended after a brawl in which he punched and spat at umpire Tom Connolly.
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Legendary baseballer Babe Ruth became the first member of the 500 home run club.
The Cincinnati Red Stockings played their first game, winning with 45-9 against the Great Westerns of Cincinnati.
Philadelphia Phillies retired the future Baseball Hall of Fame third baseman Mike Schmidt's uniform #20.
Babe Ruth Day was commemorated for the first time to celebrate one of baseball's greatest players of all time.
Baseball player Roberto Clemente was elected to the Hall of Fame.