Frank Lary wins his 20th game of the season, the second time he has accomplished the feat, when he goes the distance in the Tigers’ 3-1 victory over Kansas City. The 31 year-old right-hander will finish the season with a 23-9 record, which includes a league-leading 22 complete games.

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On September 12, 1961 — Frank Lary wins his 20th game of the season, the second time he has accomplished the feat, when he goes the distance in the Tigers’ 3-1 victory over Kansas City. The 31 year-old right-hander will finish the season with a 23-9 record, which includes a league-leading 22 complete games.

 

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