On August 1, 1912 — Heinie Zimmerman has two hits in the Cubs’ win over Brooklyn to raise his average over .400. Bill Sweeney will briefly pass Zim in mid-August before the Cubs star regains the batting lead for good. Source: Baseball Reference August 1 National Pastime Retro Sheet Hall of Fame SABR
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