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rain, bad umpiring by Ollie Chill, and lousy luck beat the Nationals Walter Johnson 4 – 2

ByThis Day in Baseball June 27, 1914June 27, 2022

On June 27, 1914, At Shibe Park the Philadelphia A’s top Walter Johnson (11-8) and Washington, 4 – 2. Eddie Collins is 2 for 4 with a run and RBI for the A’s. A combination of rain, bad umpiring, and lousy luck beat the Nationals in the series’ final game with the Mackmen today. Chief…

Hit By Pitch

John McGraw is hit by pitches five times

ByThis Day in Baseball April 29, 1902April 25, 2021

On April 29, 1902, Baltimore Orioles infielder John McGraw is hit by pitches five times, but home plate umpire Jack Sheridan refuses to allow him to take first base. In the ninth inning, McGraw is hit for the last time and sits down in the batter’s box in protest. American League president Ban Johnson will…

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