Walter Johnson

Walter Johnson out-dueled Eddie Plank, 1-0 in an 11-inning game

On August 6, 1917 — Veteran Eddie Plank, 41, hooks up with Washington’s Walter Johnson in a brilliant 11-inning duel, won 1 – 0 by Johnson. For Plank, this is the last game of his oustanding career, and he will announce his retirement in a week, citing stomach problems as the reason. Pitching for the hapless Browns doesn’t help as Plank’s 1.79 ERA this season results in just a 5 – 6 record.