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 | Paterson Snaps Benson Streak at 22 Sunday, September 16th , 1917 The Paterson Industrians clamped down on George Benson and put a stop to his hit streak. He went without a hit, ending the run at 22 straight games, but it didn't keep the Turnpikes from winning. Lancaster downed the Industrians, 9-5. "It was bound to happen," Benson said with a shrug after the game. Benson is hitting at a .391 mark this season. His stats show 11 home runs, 96 RBIs and 116 runs scored. He has played 135 games for the Turnpikes. |   |
