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Negro League Star Willard “Homerun” Brown is born in Shreveport, Louisiana

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On June 26, 1915, one of the greatest hitters in the history of the Negro leagues is born. Willard Brown is born in Shreveport, Louisiana. Brown, given the nickname “Home Run” by Josh Gibson, won two triple crowns and batted over .400 twice in a career that spanned the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. He was


Pete Alexander continues his masterful pitching, topping Brooklyn’s Jack Coombs, 4 – 0

Pete Alexander continues his masterful pitching, topping Brooklyn’s Jack Coombs, 4 – 0

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1915 – Phillie ace Grover Alexander continues his masterful pitching, topping Brooklyn’s Jack Coombs, 4 – 0. Zack Wheat’s 8th-inning single is the only Robin safety.