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Ray Chapman dies in a hospital, one day after being beaned by Carl Mays

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  On August 17, 1920, 29-year-old Cleveland Indians shortstop Ray Chapman dies in a hospital, one day after being beaned by New York Giants pitching star Carl Mays. Chapman, whose skull was fractured by the pitch, becomes the first and only major league player to die from an injury sustained on the playing field. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@…

Detroit Tigers pitcher Howard Ehmke wins the American League’s shortest game ever when he defeats the New York Yankees, 1 – 0, in one hour, thirteen minutes. With no outs and two on in the 5th inning‚ the Yanks fail to capitalize as Ping Bodie falls for the hidden ball trick applied by 2B Ralph Young.

Detroit Tigers pitcher Howard Ehmke wins the American League’s shortest game ever when he defeats the New York Yankees, 1 – 0, in one hour, thirteen minutes. With no outs and two on in the 5th inning‚ the Yanks fail to capitalize as Ping Bodie falls for the hidden ball trick applied by 2B Ralph Young.

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Detroit Tigers pitcher Howard Ehmke wins the American League’s shortest game ever when he defeats the New York Yankees, 1 – 0, in one hour, thirteen minutes. With no outs and two on in the 5th inning‚ the Yanks fail to capitalize as Ping Bodie falls for the hidden ball trick applied by 2B Ralph Young.

John McGraw will be indicted for violating the Volstead (Prohibition) Act and charged with assault, but he will be acquitted.

John McGraw will be indicted for violating the Volstead (Prohibition) Act and charged with assault, but he will be acquitted.

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Following an all-night drinking bout and a fight at the Lamb’s Club in New York, John McGraw will be indicted for violating the Volstead (Prohibition) Act and charged with assault, but he will be acquitted. He will also be called to testify in Chicago hearings investigating gambling and bribery among players, including Hal Chase and Heinie Zimmerman.

Pee Wee Reese Stats & Facts
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Pee Wee Reese Stats & Facts

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Pee Wee Reese Essentials Positions: Shortstop and Third Baseman Bats: Right  •  Throws: Right5-10, 160lb (178cm, 72kg)Born: July 23, 1918 in Ekron, KYDied: August 14, 1999  in Louisville, KYBuried: Resthaven Memorial Park, Louisville, KYHigh School: DuPont Manual HS (Louisville, KY)Debut: April 23, 1940 (7,094th in MLB history)vs. BSN 3 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: September 26, 1958vs. CHC 3 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBHall of…

Red Sox protest the sale of Portsmouth (VA) shortstop Pie Traynor to the Pirates

Red Sox protest the sale of Portsmouth (VA) shortstop Pie Traynor to the Pirates

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    July 22, 1920 – The Red Sox protest the sale of Portsmouth (VA) shortstop Pie Traynor to the Pirates for $10‚000. The Red Sox sent Traynor to Portsmouth on the condition they would have first choice of any players. The future Hall of Fame third baseman will play just 24 games for Pittsburgh…

Earl Hamilton of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches 16 scoreless innings against the New York Giants

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Are you interested in owning your own business but don’t know where to start? Contact Franchising Connection today for a free consultation and we will help you through your journey! On July 16, 1920, Earl Hamilton of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches 16 scoreless innings against the New York Giants. Hamilton comes out to pitch the…

The fans are flocking to see the mighty Babe Ruth hit home runs (12 in June). A twin bill with the Browns draws a Polo Grounds record of 38,823, the third record-breaker of the year.

The fans are flocking to see the mighty Babe Ruth hit home runs (12 in June). A twin bill with the Browns draws a Polo Grounds record of 38,823, the third record-breaker of the year.

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The fans are flocking to see the mighty Babe Ruth hit home runs (12 in June). A twin bill with the Browns draws a Polo Grounds record of 38,823, the third record-breaker of the year.

Walter Johnson

Walter Johnson no-hits the Boston Red Sox, 1-0

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Are you interested in owning your own business but don’t know where to start? Contact Franchising Connection today for a free consultation and we will help you through your journey! On July 1, 1920, At Fenway Park, Walter Johnson no-hits the Boston Red Sox, 1-0. The Washington Senators’ ace strikes out 10 batters. Only an…