Cy Young wins his 511th and final career game when he blanks the Pirates at Forbes Field, 1-0
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Cy Young wins his 511th and final career game when he blanks the Pirates at Forbes Field, 1-0

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Cy Young wins his 511th and final career game when he blanks the Pirates at Forbes Field, 1-0. The 35-101 Rustlers have won only three contests in 22 attempts against Pittsburgh this season, with two of the victories coming on shutouts thrown by the 44 year-old veteran right-hander, who was obtained by Boston on waivers from Cleveland in late July.

Boston Rustlers Suspend infielder Buck Herzog and OF Doc Miller fail to show up for a game

Boston Rustlers Suspend infielder Buck Herzog and OF Doc Miller fail to show up for a game

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Boston Rustlers infielder Buck Herzog and OF Doc Miller fail to show up for a game and are suspended by the club. After a conference with the club president, they rejoin the team. John McGraw, anxious to retrieve former Giant Herzog to shore up a weak infield, will swap C Hank Gowdy and SS Al Bridwell to Boston for Herzog on the 21st.

Red Dooin suffers a broken leg in a collision at home – Pete Alexander tosses shutout

Red Dooin suffers a broken leg in a collision at home – Pete Alexander tosses shutout

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In Philadelphia, Grover Alexander shuts out the Boston Rustlers, 5 – 0. Phillies catcher/manager Red Dooin suffers a broken leg in a collision at home. Dooin will play in only 74 games this season. The speedy catcher had broken his knee the year before.