30th The first extra-inning game is played with the Knicks losing to the Gothams 21–16 in 16 innings. Even though the 21-run rule is still in effect, this is the first match game ever to exceed 9 innings.
Charlton’s Baseball Chronology
A DAY BY DAY HISTORY OF THE MOST IMPORTANT EVENTS IN THE GAME OF BASEBALL FROM 1791 TO 2019
30th The first extra-inning game is played with the Knicks losing to the Gothams 21–16 in 16 innings. Even though the 21-run rule is still in effect, this is the first match game ever to exceed 9 innings.