1945 – The Yankees win the first of two with the White Sox, 4 – 2, to break their nine-game losing streak. Chicago takes the nitecap, 2 – 0, as Lefty Grove gives up just five hits.

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On August 19, 1945 — 1945 – The Yankees win the first of two with the White Sox, 4 – 2, to break their nine-game losing streak. Chicago takes the nitecap, 2 – 0, as Lefty Grove gives up just five hits.

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