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FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»April 30, 1922: Johnny Mostil, fleet-footed White Sox CF, moves over to LF for the only time in his career, and makes two outstanding catches to save Charlie Robertson's 2–0 perfect game over Detroit. Robertson is the 3rd pitcher in the 20th century to pitch a perfect game. Play is stopped twice after Ty Cobb and Harry Heilmann complain that Robertson is doctoring the ball. The losing pitcher is Herman Pillette, whose son Duane will pitch in the American League.
»July 13, 1922:
The smallest crowd in Fenway Park history—just 68 fans—see the Browns Herman Pillette shut out the Red Sox, 2–0. Alex Ferguson takes the loss.
»October 4, 1923:
Tigers P Herman Pillette loses 9–6 to Chicago for his American League-high 19th loss of the season. His son Duane will tie for the lead the AL with 14 losses in 1951.
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