Seven of 16 games played today are shutouts. A near-miss is by White Sox veteran Ted Lyons. Taking a regular Sunday start, he wins his 256th career game, a 3-hitter 3 – 1 complete game victory over Cleveland.

August 23, 1942October 21, 2023 This Day In Baseball

On August 23, 1942 — Seven of 16 games played today are shutouts. A near-miss is by White Sox veteran Ted Lyons. Taking a regular Sunday start, he wins his 256th career game, a 3-hitter 3 – 1 complete game victory over Cleveland.

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