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Cooper Hurls Monarchs to 4-0 Shutout Win Thursday, August 31st , 1916 Kansas City pitcher Wilbur Cooper put on a show and walked away with a shutout victory, 4-0, over the New York Yankees, throttling them on 5 hits. He cruised through the Yankees lineup, fanning 8 and walking 3 in a strong outing. "He was very efficient and he hit his spots," Monarchs manager said after the game. "He stayed down in the zone and stayed away from the middle of the plate." Thus far this season, Cooper has posted a 19-12 record, started 36 games, struck out 129 batters in 285.1 innings and compiled a 2.68 ERA. View Boxscore |
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