AP Sportlight

AP Sportlight

June 23 1917 — In baseball’s greatest relief effort, Ernie Shore of the Boston Red Sox retires 26 batters for a 4-0 victory over Washington. Shore relieves Babe Ruth with no person out and a individual on first, who was…

This Date in Baseball

This Date in Baseball

June 23 1917 — In baseball’s greatest relief effort, Ernie Shore of the Boston Pink Sox came in for Babe Ruth with no one out and a man on first. The noxious runner modified into prick down stealing and Shore…