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FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»September 20, 1912: Joe Wood's bid for a 17th straight victory falls short as Detroit beats Boston 6–4 on two unearned runs. Wood gives up seven hits and, in the 3rd, walks four in a row. Detroit starter Bill Covington is thrown out of the game in the 5th inning with the Tigers ahead 3–1, receives credit for the victory. Joe Lake mops up the last five innings for Detroit.