Salisbury’s (Eastern Shore League) Count Henri S. “Hank” Bertrand de la Vigne, known as the only titled pitcher in history, wins his 11th of the year, beating Milford, 8 – 0, and striking out 11. The Count will be 14-9 for the year, but he will never make it to the majors.

On July 25, 1939 — Salisbury’s (Eastern Shore League) Count Henri S. “Hank” Bertrand de la Vigne, known as the only titled pitcher in history, wins his 11th of the year, beating Milford, 8 – 0, and striking out 11. The Count will be 14-9 for the year, but he will never make it to the majors.

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