Cardinals hurler Hi Bell goes the distance in both games of a Sportsman’s Park doubleheader, beating the Braves, 6-1 and 2-1. The 27 year-old right-hander from Kentucky will be the last National League pitcher to win two complete-game victories in one day.

On July 19, 1924 — Cardinals hurler Hi Bell goes the distance in both games of a Sportsman’s Park doubleheader, beating the Braves, 6-1 and 2-1. He held the Braves hitless until one out in the 8th of the first of two games. Then he does the same until one out in the 5th inning of game two. He allows only six hits in the twin-bill wins.

The 27 year-old right-hander from Kentucky will be the last National League pitcher to win two complete-game victories in one day.

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