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After a decade of pitching in the minors, Davis became an effective pitcher for the Browns in 1920 with an 18-12 season. On August 9, 1921 he pitched a complete 19-inning game against the Senators, finally won by the Browns, 8-6. In the last nine innings, he did not allow a hit. Davis hit an inside-the-park home run in the 16th inning but was called out for failing to touch first base. (NLM)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » August 9, 1921: The Browns go 19 innings with the Senators before topping Washington 8–6. Browns' star George Sisler is 6-for-9 in the game, while Brownie Dixie Davis pitches the distance allowing 13 hits. Nats star Joe Judge bangs an American League record-tying three triples in the game. » September 24, 1921: Brown's pitcher Dixie Davis pitches both ends of the doubleheader against the Red Sox, scattering nine hits and losing the opener 2–1, then coasting to an 11–0 win in the nitecap. » August 8, 1922: Tom Zachary and the Senators beat the Browns Dixie Davis, 3–1, cutting the St. Louis lead in the AL to a game.