The Washington Senators lose their 99th and 100th games of the season, the first time the franchise has ever reached the century mark. The Orioles do the damage, 1 – 0 and 8 – 5.

On September 24, 1955 — The Washington Senators lose their 99th and 100th games of the season, the first time the franchise has ever reached the century mark. The Orioles do the damage, 1 – 0 and 8 – 5.

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Inventor George Cahill brings his portable lights to Grand Rapids, Michigan for a night game with the Zanesville Infants (Central League). The host team wins, 11 – 10, in seven innings, with the only complaints coming from the outfielders, who have trouble seeing balls hit above the lights.

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Inventor George Cahill brings his portable lights to Grand Rapids, Michigan for a night game with the Zanesville Infants (Central League). The host team wins, 11 – 10, in seven innings, with the only complaints coming from the outfielders, who have trouble seeing balls hit above the lights.

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Inventor George Cahill brings his portable lights to Grand Rapids, Michigan for a night game with the Zanesville Infants (Central League). The host team wins, 11 – 10, in seven innings, with the only complaints coming from the outfielders, who have trouble seeing balls hit above the lights.

The Robins stop Grover Cleveland Alexander’s win streak at nine games, defeating the Phils, 2 – 1, behind Jeff Pfeffer. Alex is done in by three Phillie errors.

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