1919 – The Cubs beat the Braves, 3 – 0, in 58 minutes. It takes the Robins 55 minutes to beat the Reds, 3 – 1. Slim Sallee throws 65 pitches, topping Christy Mathewson’s 69-pitch complete game. One week later the Giants will close the season beating the Phils, 6 – 1, in a record 51 minutes.

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On September 21, 1919 — 1919 – The Cubs beat the Braves, 3 – 0, in 58 minutes. It takes the Robins 55 minutes to beat the Reds, 3 – 1. Slim Sallee throws 65 pitches, topping Christy Mathewson’s 69-pitch complete game. One week later the Giants will close the season beating the Phils, 6 – 1, in a record 51 minutes.

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Sources:
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