1911 – Rube Marquard bests young Grover Cleveland Alexander, 3 – 2, in 12 innings. Rube strikes out 13 Quakers to give New York the victory.

On August 14, 1911 — 1911 – Rube Marquard bests young Grover Cleveland Alexander, 3 – 2, in 12 innings. Rube strikes out 13 Quakers to give New York the victory.

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