Ernie Shore no hitter on June 23

Lewis traded upon returning from World War I

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The day after he receives an ensign’s gold stripe to become the only big-leaguer to earn a Navy commission serving World War I, the Red Sox trade Ernie Shore, along with Dutch Leonard and outfielder Duffy Lewis to the Yankees for Frank Gilhooley, Slim Love, Ray Caldwell, Roxy Walters and $15,000. The once promising right-hander, who missed the entire season last year due to military service, will retire after two seasons with Bronx Bombers, compiling a meager 7-10 record.

Ted Williams Stats & Facts
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Ted Williams Stats & Facts

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Ted Williams Position: LeftfielderBats: Left  •  Throws: Right6-3, 205lb (190cm, 92kg)Born: August 30, 1918 in San Diego, CA usDied: July 5, 2002  in Inverness, FLBuried: FrozenHigh School: Herbert Hoover HS (San Diego, CA)Debut: April 20, 1939 (8,629th in major league history)vs. NYY 4 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: September 28, 1960vs. BAL 3 AB, 1 H, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SBHall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1966. (Voted by BBWAA on 282/302…

Hod Eller pitches extra for the Red’s win over Philly

Hod Eller pitches extra for the Red’s win over Philly

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August 21, 1918 – Led by Edd Roush’s three hits‚ including a double and triple‚ the Cincinnati Reds edged the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3 in 10 innings. Each starter goes the distance with Hod Eller winning over Brad Hogg. The Reds lost yesterday to Brooklyn‚ 2-1‚ snapping their 8 game win streak‚ but they will win…

Rookie Jesse Haines makes his lone appearance for the Reds

Rookie Jesse Haines makes his lone appearance for the Reds

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  Special Memory or Event? Want to have some fun? Advertise your business? Dedicate this page Jul 20, 1918 The visiting Boston Braves beat the Cincinnati Reds‚ 8-3. Rookie Jesse Haines makes his lone appearance for the Reds‚ allowing a run in 5 innings‚ but he’ll return to the Western League. Haines will resurface in…

In the 10th inning, Babe Ruth hits his 11th homer to beat Walter Johnson, 3 – 1, and boost the Red Sox back into first place. Ruth is playing CF when not pitching.

In the 10th inning, Babe Ruth hits his 11th homer to beat Walter Johnson, 3 – 1, and boost the Red Sox back into first place. Ruth is playing CF when not pitching.

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In the 10th inning, Babe Ruth hits his 11th homer to beat Walter Johnson, 3 – 1, and boost the Red Sox back into first place. Ruth is playing CF when not pitching.

1918 – Washington’s Jim Shaw wins his own game‚ 3 – 1‚ with a bases loaded triple in the 5th against Cleveland. However‚ Shaw injures his leg sliding into third base on the hit and reliever Doc Ayers finishes up for him.

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1918 – Washington’s Jim Shaw wins his own game‚ 3 – 1‚ with a bases loaded triple in the 5th against Cleveland. However‚ Shaw injures his leg sliding into third base on the hit and reliever Doc Ayers finishes up for him.

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Cardinals outslug the Dodgers‚ 15-12‚ in 10 innings but play the game under protest

ByTom

June 3, 1918 – At Brooklyn‚ the Cardinals outslug the Dodgers‚ 15-12‚ in 10 innings. But the Dodgers play the game under protest after a 6th inning run by Doug Baird is allowed by umpire Rigler. the baserunner Baird passed 3B ‚reverses himself to head for 2B‚ reverses again and scores by cutting across the…

Losing 5 – 4 against the Yankees, the Chicago White Sox load the bases in the 9th inning with no outs. Chick Gandil lines a shot to third baseman Frank Baker, who turns it into a game-ending triple play.

Losing 5 – 4 against the Yankees, the Chicago White Sox load the bases in the 9th inning with no outs. Chick Gandil lines a shot to third baseman Frank Baker, who turns it into a game-ending triple play.

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1918 – Losing 5 – 4 against the Yankees, the Chicago White Sox load the bases in the 9th inning with no outs. Chick Gandil lines a shot to third baseman Frank Baker, who turns it into a game-ending triple play.

Bullet Joe Bush hurls a one-hitter against the White Sox and also drives in the game’s lone run in the Red Sox’ victory at Fenway Park. The only Chicago hit off the Boston right-hander is the result of Happy Felsch throwing his bat at the ball on a hit-and-run play.

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Bullet Joe Bush hurls a one-hitter against the White Sox and also drives in the game’s lone run in the Red Sox’ victory at Fenway Park. The only Chicago hit off the Boston right-hander is the result of Happy Felsch throwing his bat at the ball on a hit-and-run play.