Today in History: Fargo hits into triple play, loses both games of doubleheader with Crookston

On this date in 1905, Fargo lost both games of a doubleheader to Crookston, highlighted by a rare triple play in the fifth inning of the second game.

Here is the complete story as it appeared in the paper that day:

There were numerous sensational features to the double header in league park yesterday afternoon. The chief event was the triple play in the fifth inning of the second contest.

Fargo lost both games.

Maloney pitched and won both games for Crookston.

Fielding stunts by Olson in the first and Rose in the second evoked applause.

Dolan, the Great, got three of Fargo’s hits in the first contest and failed to hit in the second.

It was a case of too much Maloney all through the double header.

Fargo was short of twirling talent and Second Bagman Mehl was stuck in the first conte