June 29 in Chicago Cubs History: Sensational Fielding by Tommy Leach saves the Pirates (1907)

On June 29, 1907 The Pirates top the Cubs, 2 – 1, as CF Tommy Leach cuts down Harry Steinfeldt at the plate in the 9th inning. Deacon Phillippe is the winner. In a fine contest, which ended amid the wildest excitement, owing to the fact that for a brief moment it looked as if the Champions would at

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