June 25, 1885: Helped by a lively ball, Brooklyn's George Strief hits four triples
The Patent Plastic Composition Ball manufactured by A.J. Reach & Co. of Philadelphia was the official baseball used by the American Association in 1885. Through games of June 24, the Philadelphia Athletics scored an average of 7 runs per game, while the Brooklyns1 averaged 5½ runs per game. But when these teams met on Thursday, June 25, they combined to score 35 runs. It appeared they were using a much livelier ball. Philadelphia’s George Strief, a 28-year-old shortstop, enjoyed a big day at the plate. Читать дальше...