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 | Howe Belts Bunch of Base Hits Thursday, August 9th , 1917 It was a parade of hits for Dick Howe of the St. Paul Crusaders at Des Moines Base Ball Park. Connecting almost every time he went to the plate, Howe finished the day with a total of 5 hits in 5 at-bats. His strong individual effort propelled the Crusaders to a win, 8-6. "Howe was really good and we were really bad," groaned Browns manager Walt McDermott. "Next time he's that hot, we'll just walk him." Dick Howe singled in the 2nd, hit an RBI single in the 3rd, hit an RBI single in the 4th, singled in the 6th and singled in the 9th. On the season, Howe is batting .311 with no home runs and 45 RBIs. He has played in 70 games. |   |
