In the nightcap of a twin bill, Phillies’ right-hander George Smith gives up 12 hits, but manages to pitch a shutout, blanking the Braves in Boston, 4-0. In the first game of the doubleheader, the Philadelphia hurler wasn’t as fortunate, when he was knocked out of the second inning after giving up three runs on four hits.

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On August 12, 1921 — In the nightcap of a twin bill, Phillies’ right-hander George Smith gives up 12 hits, but manages to pitch a shutout, blanking the Braves in Boston, 4-0. In the first game of the doubleheader, the Philadelphia hurler wasn’t as fortunate, when he was knocked out of the second inning after giving up three runs on four hits.

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