StatManDu Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 THIS DATE IN WHITE SOX HISTORY: AUGUST 7TH For the rest of the day, see www.whitesoxalmanac.com 1974: Jim Kaat bested Nolan Ryan, who carried a no-hitter into the ninth, in the White Sox 2-1 win over California before 11,636 at Comiskey Park. Kaat’s only mistake was a second-inning home run ball to Frank Robinson. The Sox made Kaat a winner in the ninth when Ken Henderson drove in Dick Allen with the tying run and Bill Sharp brought home B.B. Richard with the winning run. Allen ruined Ryan’s no-hitter with a one-out single in the ninth. Kaat gave up six hits with three strikeouts in improving to 13-8. Ryan struck out 13 in falling to 14-12. Kaat, who was 4-0 against California, was 21-13 in 1974. 1915: With Hall of Fame pitcher Walter Johnson in right field and Hall of Fame outfielder Sam Rice on the mound for the Senatros, the White Sox prevailed 6-2 in Washington. The victory halted the Sox six-game losing streak. 1916: Pitcher Reb Russell swiped home in the third inning of the first-place White Sox 7-1 win over Boston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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