The Red and White Sox battle to a 15-inning 5 – 5 tie called on account of darkness

The Red and White Sox battle to a 15-inning 5 – 5 tie called on account of darkness

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1917 – The Red and White Sox battle to a 15-inning 5 – 5 tie called on account of darkness. Babe Ruth tosses the last five innings for Boston, giving up no runs in his first relief appearance of the year. Chicago will win the next two games to keep a firm hold on first place.

In Detroit, Boston’s Babe Ruth tops the Tigers, 1 – 0, allowing just Donie Bush’s scratch single in the 8th. Ruth deflects the ball but the throw by the shortstop is too late. Ruth has a single and triple, but a pinch triple by Chick Shorten in the 9th drives home the only run. Ruth strikes out Bobby Veach, Sam Crawford and Ty Cobb in the 9th; for the last, he shakes off catcher and player/manager Bill Carrigan. In early 1942, in a speech in Los Angeles, Ruth will call this game his greatest thrill. The Babe also relates to writer John Carmichael that his greatest game was the “called shot” in the 1932 World Series.

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In Detroit, Boston’s Babe Ruth tops the Tigers, 1 – 0, allowing just Donie Bush’s scratch single in the 8th. Ruth deflects the ball but the throw by the shortstop is too late. Ruth has a single and triple, but a pinch triple by Chick Shorten in the 9th drives home the only run. Ruth strikes out Bobby Veach, Sam Crawford and Ty Cobb in the 9th; for the last, he shakes off catcher and player/manager Bill Carrigan. In early 1942, in a speech in Los Angeles, Ruth will call this game his greatest thrill. The Babe also relates to writer John Carmichael that his greatest game was the “called shot” in the 1932 World Series.

In the first of two games in New York, Home Run Baker hits a 13th-inning inside-the-park homer off Walter Johnson to give the Yankees a 5 – 4 win. It is Baker’s 5th home run off Walter.

In the first of two games in New York, Home Run Baker hits a 13th-inning inside-the-park homer off Walter Johnson to give the Yankees a 5 – 4 win. It is Baker’s 5th home run off Walter.

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In the first of two games in New York, Home Run Baker hits a 13th-inning inside-the-park homer off Walter Johnson to give the Yankees a 5 – 4 win. It is Baker’s 5th home run off Walter.

Honus Wagner becomes the first 20th Century player to steal home twice in a single game

After managing for five games, Honus Wagner resigns as manager. Czech born Hugo Bezdek is named as his replacement, his qualifications include being the football coach at Penn State.

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[adrotate banner=”41″] On July 3, 1917 After managing for five games, Honus Wagner resigns as manager. Czech born Hugo Bezdek is named as his replacement, his qualifications include being the football coach at Penn State.   @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IGp1c3QgY2xpY2sgdGhlIHRhZ3MhICAiLCJhZnRlciI6IiIsImxpbmtfdG9fdGVybV9wYWdlIjoib24iLCJzZXBhcmF0b3IiOiIgfCAiLCJjYXRlZ29yeV90eXBlIjoicG9zdF90YWcifX0=@

Cincinnati splits a pair with the Cardinals, losing 4 – 2 before winning 15 – 4. The Reds’ Fred Toney is caught stealing three times in one game, tying a National Leaguerecord. A Cards catcher will do the same to Hy Myers in two months.

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Cincinnati splits a pair with the Cardinals, losing 4 – 2 before winning 15 – 4. The Reds’ Fred Toney is caught stealing three times in one game, tying a National Leaguerecord. A Cards catcher will do the same to Hy Myers in two months.

In a game against Salt Lake City, Red McKee of the San Francisco Seals (Pacific Coast League), forgets the bases are loaded and attempts to steal third base. His inadvertent ploy works as the startled pitcher is called for a balk.

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On June 21, 1917 In a game against Salt Lake City, Red McKee of the San Francisco Seals (Pacific Coast League), forgets the bases are loaded and attempts to steal third base. His inadvertent ploy works as the startled pitcher is called for a balk.