On Thursday, July 31, 1921, one century ago today, the Cuban Stars (East) defeated the Bushwicks at Dexter Park, Woodhaven.
The game is tightly contested through the first six innings, with the Stars clinging to a 3-1 lead. The Cubans score twice in the top of the first but give one back in the bottom half. Bushwick shortstop Jimmy Irving leads off with a double, and with two outs, scored when third baseman Julián Fabelo and shortstop Pelayo Chacón let a pop-up behind third base fall between them. The Cuban Stars would make up for their misplay with a run in the third.
Bushwick starter Ralph Carlstrong holds the Stars at three through the sixth but not without incident. In receiving a throw while covering first base in the sixth, he has a fingernail nearly torn off on his pitching hand. He insists on staying in the game and in the top of the seventh proceeds to yield five decisive runs.
After Jimmy Irving's opening hit, Cuban Star starter Oscal does not yield another hit through the seventh. Bushwich finally strings together three hits in the eighth inning en route to an 8-2 defeat on their home grounds.
Oscal limits Bushwick to a pair of runs on just five hits and one walk with five strikeouts for the win, while second baseman Tatica Campos supports his pitcher with three great plays on the field.
Harry Holbarrow twirls two scoreless innings to relieve Jimmy Carlstrong, who allows all eight runs on 13 hits and one walk for the loss.
During game two of their scheduled twin bill, the Cuban Stars jump out to another 8-1 lead, but the game is called in the fifth inning due to rain with nary a protest by Bushwick directed at Jupiter Pluvius.
During game one, Cuban Stars' center fielder Alejandro Oms goes 5 for 5 with a double and three runs scored, then wields two more hits in game two, including his second extra-base hit. Right fielder Isidro Fabré goes 1 for 3 with a sacrifice fly.
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