1912 – In Washington, Walter Johnson wins his American League-record 15th straight, downing Cleveland, 4 – 2. Big Train is topped in the nightcap when Washington hurler Carl Cashion tosses a 6-inning no-hitter, winning, 2 – 0. The only baserunners reach on two errors by SS George McBride. Johnson’s effort takes one hour and 55 minutes, while Cashion’s six innings finish in just 65 minutes; the game is called to allow Cleveland to catch a train to Boston. Cashion will win only 11 other games in his major league career.

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On August 20, 1912 — 1912 – In Washington, Walter Johnson wins his American League-record 15th straight, downing Cleveland, 4 – 2. Big Train is topped in the nightcap when Washington hurler Carl Cashion tosses a 6-inning no-hitter, winning, 2 – 0. The only baserunners reach on two errors by SS George McBride. Johnson’s effort takes one hour and 55 minutes, while Cashion’s six innings finish in just 65 minutes; the game is called to allow Cleveland to catch a train to Boston. Cashion will win only 11 other games in his major league career.

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