Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 162, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 July 1915 — TWIRLER’S HARD LUCK STORY [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

TWIRLER’S HARD LUCK STORY

Clinton Rogge of Pittsburgh Federals Fanned Four Men in One Inning and All Scored. Clinton Rogge, a new twirler with the Pittsburgh Feds, lays claim to the distinction of being the only pitcher who struck out four men in one inning and saw every one of the four score a run. It happened in a college game in Michigan. Rogge is a big chap, with a world of speed. The varsity catcher was a 115-pound mite and couldn’t hold Rogge, who struck out three men in a row. Every one Went to first when

the catcher failed to clutch the third strike. With the bases loaded, Rogge struck out the fourth batter and the man on third came home with the first tally, while the fanned batter raced to first in safety. An error and a hit followed, and thei three other strikeout victims who had gained the bases through the inability! of the catcher to hold Rogge, scooted home with the runs that won thej game. 1

Clinton Rogge of Pittsburgh Feds.