1916 – In Toronto, ON the Red Sox play a 5 – 5 exhibition tie with the Toronto Maple Leafs. With Canada at war in Europe, two Sox players of German extraction anticipate possible adverse fan reaction; 1B Dick Hoblitzel sits out the game while Heinie Wagner plays under the name Richardson.

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On July 24, 1916 — 1916 – In Toronto, ON the Red Sox play a 5 – 5 exhibition tie with the Toronto Maple Leafs. With Canada at war in Europe, two Sox players of German extraction anticipate possible adverse fan reaction; 1B Dick Hoblitzel sits out the game while Heinie Wagner plays under the name Richardson.