Sox Century: July 22, 1917

Jul 23 2017 by South Side Sox

 

Reb Russell throws a four-hitter to beat Boston

Having overcome any arm problems in a complete-game victory over the Washington Senators back on July 14, Reb Russell proved able to answer the bell, so the White Sox again turned to him after a 15-inning tie that required three pitchers the day before.

And once again, Russell exceeded expectations. This time, he threw a four-hit shutout against the defending champs, “pitching as stylish a game of ball as he has turned out in a couple of...

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