The Athletics ā€œcontrivedā€ to give Lefty Grove the sure win, his 24th

The Athletics ā€œcontrivedā€ to give Lefty Grove the sure win, his 24th

Lefty GroveĀ wins his 24th game, replacing starterĀ Tim McKeithanĀ after four innings and theĀ A’sĀ leading, 8 – 3. The final score is 11 – 4, withĀ General CrowderĀ taking the loss. But Grove’s win is tainted. The Athletics ā€œcontrivedā€ to give Grove the sure win, so that he could finish the season with more wins thanĀ National LeagueĀ starĀ Carl Hubbell, who will finish with 23.Ā American LeagueĀ PresidentĀ Will HarridgeĀ will reverse theĀ official scorer’s decision next week and give the win to McKeithan, but the league eventually returns the win to Grove.