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Nick Altrock’s Pitch Count and other things

It is 1918 and Nick Altrock is Washington’s second biggest draw on the road. The fans come out just to watch his comic routine. But on 6 June the Old Fox decides to momentarily retire the Crown Prince of Baseball and give him a new job, starter. Earlier in the year the 42 year old …

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