1926 – Detroit and Washington take the unheard of time of two hours and 40 minutes to play nine innings. Detroit’s 19 hits give them a 9 – 6 win, but much of the time is consumed by manager Ty Cobb’s arguing over a balk call, then trying to have a heckling fan removed from the stands.

On July 23, 1926 — 1926 – Detroit and Washington take the unheard of time of two hours and 40 minutes to play nine innings. Detroit’s 19 hits give them a 9 – 6 win, but much of the time is consumed by manager Ty Cobb’s arguing over a balk call, then trying to have a heckling fan removed from the stands.

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