Oscar Johnson

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Day 40

July 19, 2020 cosmath21 0

Newark rallied from a 2-run deficit to beat New York, 4-3. Willie Powell picked up the win in relief. Joe Morgan drove in the game winning run in the bottom of the 8th. Morgan had 2 RBI in the game, and Pop Lloyd also had an RBI. Bullet Joe Rogan […]

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Day 38

July 18, 2020 cosmath21 0

Newark beat New York 4-1 behind a solid pitching performance from Big Bill Foster. Foster improved to 7-3 by allowing 1 run over 7 innings. Ty Cobb went 2-3 to improve to .359 on the season, and Pop Lloyd added a hit. Satchel Paige took the complete-game loss. Chuck Klein […]

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Day 36

July 12, 2020 cosmath21 0

Detroit edged Newark, 2-1. Hilton Smith only allowed 1 run in 7-1/3 innings to pick up his 5th win. George Brett drove in both runs for Detroit. Brett had a solo home run in the top of the first, and he singled in Vic Harris with the eventual game-winner in […]

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Oscar “Heavy” Johnson

April 12, 2020 cosmath21 0

Oscar “Heavy” Johnson was primarily an outfielder that also spent time at catcher and second base during his 12-year career. He played for the Kansas City Monarchs, Baltimore Black Sox, Harrisburg Giants, Cleveland Tigers, and Memphis Red Sox. As far as the nickname goes, “Heavy” was 6′ tall and weighed […]