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Midsummer night's dream
St. Louis Dispatch, June 29, 1918
ALL-STAR GAME TODAY
American and National League Lineups Here!
ST.LOUIS--Below are the lineups for today's All-Star game, matching the best players from the American and National leagues. The Cardinals are the hosting this year's contest, which will be played at Sportsman's Park.
The lineups reflect the strength displayed this season by the Philadelphia Athletics and New York Giants. Five Athletics will start the game for the American League, while four Giants take the field for the National League.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Jack Lelivelt, Philadelphia, LF
Joe Jackson, Philadelphia, CF
Ty Cobb, Detroit, RF
Pat O'Farrell, Boston, 2B
Del Gainer, Detroit, 1B
Syd Smith, Philadelphia, C
Eddie Collins, Philadelphia, SS
Simon Nicholls, Philadelphia, 3B
Joe Wood, Boston, P
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Charlie Hollocher, Chicago, SS
Sandy Piez, New York, CF
Tillie Shafer, New York, 3B
Ward Miller, New York, LF
Buck Herzog, New York, 2B
Joe Harris, Boston, 1B
Jack Dalton, Pittsburgh, RF
Jack Roche, St. Louis, C
George Pearce, Chicago, P
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The American League shut out the Nationals, 6-0. Pat had a fine game, singling twice and drawing a free pass in three plate appearances. He also scored a run and stole a base. Del Pratt replaced Pat in the bottom of the sixth inning.
Joe Wood pitched three innings, giving up only one hit, walking one man, and striking out three to earn the win for the American League.
Art Nehf also made the American League team, and he pitched a perfect seventh inning for the winners, striking out one batter.
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