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Week 24 Results

Monday, September 23, 1901 As seen on the telegraph: Pittsburgh announced that third baseman Tommy Leach would return to play following his ankle injury of 09/12/1901. Boston (AL) announced the acquisition of pitcher George Prentiss from Albany (New York League) where he played under the name of Wilson. Boston (AL) (H) 4 Detroit 1 Detroit second baseman Kid Gleason committed three errors which led to three unearned runs for the Americans, more than enough for Cy Young (32-8, 1.18) to get the win. Joe Yeager (20-4, 2.28) pitched well but took the loss. Clark Griffith Chicago (AL) 4 Philadelphia (AL) (H) 1 Both teams had six hits on the day, but the White Stockings managed to score runs early and Clark Griffith (21-9, 1.92) held off the powerful Athletics for the win. With this win the White Stockings have successfully clinched the 1901 AL pennant. Baltimore (H) 11 Milwaukee 2 The Brewers got off to a 2-0 lead early when outfield sensation D...