On March 21, 1988 — 1988 – Edd Roush dies in Bradenton, Florida, at the age of 94. A two-time National League batting champion and a .323 hitter over an 18-year career, Roush entered the Hall of Fame in 1962.

Edd Roush hits a grand slam‚ off Rube Marquard

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[adrotate banner=”32″] August 19, 1918 – At Redland Field Cincinnati Reds outfielder Edd Roush hits a grand slam‚ off Rube Marquard in the 7th‚ to lead the Reds to an 8-4 win over visiting Brooklyn. Roush drives in 5 of the 8 Red’s runs. Pete Schneider picks up the win and improves to (9-15), Marquard…

1918 – Walter Johnson beats St. Louis, 4 – 3, in 14 innings. The Big Train will work in 15 extra-inning games, including two of 18 innings, one of 16 innings, and another of 15 innings.

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1918 – Walter Johnson beats St. Louis, 4 – 3, in 14 innings. The Big Train will work in 15 extra-inning games, including two of 18 innings, one of 16 innings, and another of 15 innings.