1921 – With Cleveland waltzing to a 15 – 1 win over the Yankees, New York hurler Harry Harper, pitching in the 8th, plunks OF Charlie Jamieson in the ribs, Larry Gardner in the arm, and Steve O’Neill in the back. O’Neill throws the ball back at Harper, precipitating a bench-clearing brawl. New York OF Bob Meusel contributes four errors in the game. The Tribe takes over 1st place from the Yankees.

On August 25, 1921 — 1921 – With Cleveland waltzing to a 15 – 1 win over the Yankees, New York hurler Harry Harper, pitching in the 8th, plunks OF Charlie Jamieson in the ribs, Larry Gardner in the arm, and Steve O’Neill in the back. O’Neill throws the ball back at Harper, precipitating a bench-clearing brawl. New York OF Bob Meusel contributes four errors in the game. The Tribe takes over 1st place from the Yankees.

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