At Cincinnati, the Reds clip the Pirates, 9 – 3, the first loss for the Bucs in nine games. The Pirates now trail the Giants by eight games. Red Lucas goes all the way for the win, as the Reds shell rookie Ralph Birkofer. After the game, Edd Roush’s old-timers defeat Buck Herzog’s Nine, 8 – 5, called after five innings on account of “tiredness.” Ninety three old timers turn out and about half take a turn at the plate. Roush’s squad includes Pat Duncan, Larry Kopf, Bill Rariden, and Rube Bressler, all stars on the 1919 Reds team. Donie Bush and Honus Wagner are the shortstops.

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On September 3, 1933 — At Cincinnati, the Reds clip the Pirates, 9 – 3, the first loss for the Bucs in nine games. The Pirates now trail the Giants by eight games. Red Lucas goes all the way for the win, as the Reds shell rookie Ralph Birkofer. After the game, Edd Roush’s old-timers defeat Buck Herzog’s Nine, 8 – 5, called after five innings on account of “tiredness.” Ninety three old timers turn out and about half take a turn at the plate. Roush’s squad includes Pat Duncan, Larry Kopf, Bill Rariden, and Rube Bressler, all stars on the 1919 Reds team. Donie Bush and Honus Wagner are the shortstops.

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