September 16, 1911 – This Day In Baseball

For the second time in a week, an American League rookie debuts with a shutout; the Browns’ Elmer Brown stops the Senators, 6 – 0.

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For the second time in a week, an American League rookie debuts with a shutout; the Browns’ Elmer Brown stops the Senators, 6 – 0.

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Boston’s Smoky Joe Wood and rookie Buck O’Brien toss back-to-back shutouts to beat Cleveland

ByThis Day in Baseball September 16, 1911September 18, 2022

Boston’s Smoky Joe Wood and rookie Buck O’Brien toss back-to-back shutouts to beat Cleveland. Wood wins, 6 – 0, and O’Brien follows with a 3 – 0 win. O’Brien, who relieved in his last appearance, will finish all five of his starts, going 5-1.

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Rube Marquard, with relief from Christy Mathewson, beats the Pirates, 6 – 2

ByThis Day in Baseball September 16, 1911September 18, 2022

At Forbes Field, Rube Marquard, with relief from Christy Mathewson, beats the Pirates, 6 – 2. Before the game the Giants’ mascot, Victory Faust, strikes out Honus Wagner on three pitches, to the delight of the 20,000 fans.

Day: September 16, 1911

For the second time in a week, an American League rookie debuts with a shutout; the Browns’ Elmer Brown stops the Senators, 6 – 0.

Boston’s Smoky Joe Wood and rookie Buck O’Brien toss back-to-back shutouts to beat Cleveland

Rube Marquard, with relief from Christy Mathewson, beats the Pirates, 6 – 2

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