1918

July 1918 was perhaps the most momentous month in Walt Kinney’s life. The Texas League – like all minor leagues during the summer of 1918 – had been facing dwindling attendance and  a steady stream of young players leaving for the Great War in Europe, or accepting war-related employment. Finally, on July 7th, the league canceled the remainder of its season. His contract was purchased by the Boston Red Sox and the 24-year-old pitcher appeared in five games for the 1918 Champion Red Sox, pitching a total of 15 innings ....

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