The Red Sox keep their precarious hold on 1st place with an 8 – 4 win over the Tigers. Mel Parnell is the complete game winner. Ted Williams has two hits, scores two runs and steals a base.

On August 31, 1948 — The Red Sox keep their precarious hold on 1st place with an 8 – 4 win over the Tigers. Mel Parnell is the complete game winner. Ted Williams has two hits, scores two runs and steals a base.

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