June 24 in Cincinnati Reds History: Bill Klem punches Roger Bresnahan after he argues a call strike three to end the game (1911)

On June 24, 1911 In a Cincinnati Reds win in Cincinnati, St Louis Cardinals player-manager Roger Bresnahan is called out on strikes by Bill Klem to end the game. When Roger argues too long over the call, Klem belts him. An embarrassed National League president Tom Lynch will fine the arbiter $50 for

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