In a classic pitching duel‚ White Sox lefty Billy Pierce and Kansas City’s Jim Archer walk none and neither go to a full count. Luis Aparicio’s home run is the only score as the Sox win, 1 – 0, in 1 hour‚ 32 minutes.

On August 11, 1961 — In a classic pitching duel‚ White Sox lefty Billy Pierce and Kansas City’s Jim Archer walk none and neither go to a full count. Luis Aparicio’s home run is the only score as the Sox win, 1 – 0, in 1 hour‚ 32 minutes.

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