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1918 In what will become a precursor of a tragic event, Indian outfielder Tris Speaker is struck on the head by a pitch thrown by Red Sox hurler Carl Mays. The submarine pitcher, who will fatally bean Ray Chapman with a pitch in 1920 as a member of the Yankees, denies Speaker's allegation that the pitch was intentional.


1925 Scoring from first base on a single in the bottom of the ninth, the veteran outfielder Tris Speaker gives the Indians a dramatic 10-9 comeback victory over the Yankees. The Tribe, going into the last frame, had been trailing the Bronx Bombers, 9-4.