1952 – In the second game of a doubleheader in St. Louis‚ the Indians lose a critical game‚ 2 – 1‚ in 5 innings when rain halts the game for the second and last time. The Indians are ahead in the 6th‚ but a porous tarp turns the infield into a quagmire‚ washing out their three runs. The Indians protest the game‚ saying Bill Veeck told the grounds crew to work slowly‚ but Will Harridge will reject the protest.

On September 1, 1952 — 1952 – In the second game of a doubleheader in St. Louis‚ the Indians lose a critical game‚ 2 – 1‚ in 5 innings when rain halts the game for the second and last time. The Indians are ahead in the 6th‚ but a porous tarp turns the infield into a quagmire‚ washing out their three runs. The Indians protest the game‚ saying Bill Veeck told the grounds crew to work slowly‚ but Will Harridge will reject the protest.

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