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amead17 · 02-22-2026, 02:52 AM

VAUGHN HURLS SECOND NO-HIT CONTEST AS BROWNS TRIUMPH
St. Louis Defeats White Sox, 6–0; Masterly Performance Thrills Home Supporters

By Samuel T. Kingsley, Sporting Times
April 24th 1918

The league season has opened briskly for the St. Louis Browns, and this afternoon the home patrons were treated to a spectacle that shall long be recounted in local base ball circles. Before an enthusiastic gathering, the Browns blanked the Chicago White Sox by a score of 6 to 0, the victory distinguished by a no-hit performance from the redoubtable Hippo Vaughn.

For Vaughn, it marks the second occasion in his career upon which he has accomplished the rare and difficult feat. Many a capable twirler passes an entire lifetime without achieving even one such distinction, yet Vaughn has now twice etched his name in that exclusive ledger.

The tall left-hander was master of the situation from first delivery to last. Over the full nine innings he permitted not a single hit, yielded no runs, and issued but two bases on balls. Five White Sox batsmen were retired on strikes. Mixing his curve ball, change up, and fast ball with shrewd judgment, Vaughn kept the opposing batsmen off balance throughout, his control unwavering and his assortment of offerings sharp at every turn.

“I had everything working the way a pitcher hopes it will,” Vaughn said quietly after the contest. “The fellows gave me a fine lead, and I simply tried to keep the ball where it belonged and make them hit my kind of pitch.”

The Browns’ attack supplied steady support, scoring in the first, third, and seventh innings to mount the final tally of six runs. With that margin, Vaughn required only his customary poise to complete the masterpiece.

Manager Harry Salisbury of the Browns was unstinting in his praise. “That was as fine an exhibition of pitching as one could wish to see,” he declared. “Vaughn had command from the outset and never wavered. Performances of that sort give a club great heart.”

For the young campaign, Vaughn now stands at 2 victories against 1 defeat, with a sterling earned run average of 1.73. The Browns, buoyed by this achievement, have advanced their mark to 6–3 and appear intent upon making their presence felt as the season unfolds.

02-22-2026, 02:52 AM	#790
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 9,275	VAUGHN HURLS SECOND NO-HIT CONTEST AS BROWNS TRIUMPH St. Louis Defeats White Sox, 6–0; Masterly Performance Thrills Home Supporters By Samuel T. Kingsley, Sporting Times April 24th 1918 The league season has opened briskly for the St. Louis Browns, and this afternoon the home patrons were treated to a spectacle that shall long be recounted in local base ball circles. Before an enthusiastic gathering, the Browns blanked the Chicago White Sox by a score of 6 to 0, the victory distinguished by a no-hit performance from the redoubtable Hippo Vaughn. For Vaughn, it marks the second occasion in his career upon which he has accomplished the rare and difficult feat. Many a capable twirler passes an entire lifetime without achieving even one such distinction, yet Vaughn has now twice etched his name in that exclusive ledger. The tall left-hander was master of the situation from first delivery to last. Over the full nine innings he permitted not a single hit, yielded no runs, and issued but two bases on balls. Five White Sox batsmen were retired on strikes. Mixing his curve ball, change up, and fast ball with shrewd judgment, Vaughn kept the opposing batsmen off balance throughout, his control unwavering and his assortment of offerings sharp at every turn. “I had everything working the way a pitcher hopes it will,” Vaughn said quietly after the contest. “The fellows gave me a fine lead, and I simply tried to keep the ball where it belonged and make them hit my kind of pitch.” The Browns’ attack supplied steady support, scoring in the first, third, and seventh innings to mount the final tally of six runs. With that margin, Vaughn required only his customary poise to complete the masterpiece. Manager Harry Salisbury of the Browns was unstinting in his praise. “That was as fine an exhibition of pitching as one could wish to see,” he declared. “Vaughn had command from the outset and never wavered. Performances of that sort give a club great heart.” For the young campaign, Vaughn now stands at 2 victories against 1 defeat, with a sterling earned run average of 1.73. The Browns, buoyed by this achievement, have advanced their mark to 6–3 and appear intent upon making their presence felt as the season unfolds.