July 3 in Dodgers History: New York Giants pitcher Rube Marquard sets a modern day record by winning his 19th consecutive game (1912)

July 3, 1912 New York Giants ’ Rube Marquard nips Nap Rucker, 2 – 1, to capture his 19th straight game this season. With two end-of-year wins in 1911, he has 21 in a row in regular season play. Both marks are records. On the 8th, the Cubs will beat him, but he will ultimately compile a league-leadin

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