On September 6, 1916 — At Detroit‚ Ty Cobb’s speed is too much for St. Louis and the Tigers win, 4 – 3. In the 10th inning‚ Cobb beats out a hit to short‚ steals second base and continues to third on a low throw. Bobby Veach then grounds sharply to George Sisler at 1B‚ forcing Cobb to return to third. But when Sisler jogs over to touch the bag‚ Cobb dashes for home, beating the throw.
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