The Phils score the only run this afternoon in a doubleheader in Boston. The visitors win the opener, 1 – 0, then the two play 10 innings of scoreless baseball before the game is called. Grover Cleveland Alexander misses his 20th win, but will reach the mark in three days.

On September 5, 1913 — The Phils score the only run this afternoon in a doubleheader in Boston. The visitors win the opener, 1 – 0, then the two play 10 innings of scoreless baseball before the game is called. Grover Cleveland Alexander misses his 20th win, but will reach the mark in three days.


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