1949 Boston Red Sox Replay

September 18. Gm# 145 Fenway Park Chicago 4 Boston 1

RANDY GUMPERT HOLDS BOSTON TO ONE HIT IN 4-1 WHITE SOX WIN

Ted Williams broke up Randy Gumpert’s bid for a no hitter, with his (45th) home run in the seventh inning, but despite losing the no-no and a shutout on one pitch, Gumpert led his club to a 4-1, complete game victory.

Chicago got three runs in the top of the fifth off Mickey McDermott(14-12), with rbi’s from Dave Philley and two from Luke Appling. Johnny Ostrowski then hit a solo shot in the sixth.

Gumbert did issue four walks and also hit a batter.

The Yankees beat Cleveland to inch closer in the standings.

Other American League scores: New York 7 Cleveland 3; Philadelphia 7, 7 St. Louis 5, 4; Detroit 3, 5, Washington 2, 2.

Standing of the Clubs

Boston/145/97/48/.669/—

New York/142/86/55/1/.609/9

Detroit/147/88/59/.599/10

Cleveland/142/77/65/.542/18.5

Philadelphia/144/78/66/.542/18.5

Chicago/143/59/84/.413/37

Washington/143/47/96/.329/49

St. Louis/146/45/100/1/.312/52