1904 New York pitcher Jack Chesbro recorded the first of his 41 victories on the season, an American League record that still stands. 1933 Yankees pitcher Russ Van Atta made a spectacular debut by ...

1901 — In the opener at Detroit’s Bennett Park, the Tigers beat Milwaukee in a great comeback. Trailing 13-4 going into the bottom of the ninth, the Tigers scored 10 runs for a 14-13 victory.