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Damn Yankees
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Allie Reynolds No Hitter #1 - July 12, 1951 - A Deeper Look
Allie Reynolds had won nine games, lost five for the third place New York Yankees in 1951 when he faced the fourth place Cleveland Indians on Thursday night, July 12, before 39,195 fans at Municipal Stadium. His rival was Bob Feller, author of his third no hitter just 12 days before.
Both pitchers were in great form and neither team made a hit in the first five innings. Reynolds started out by retiring Dale Mitchell on a fly to left. Bobby Avila reached first when shortstop Phil Rizzuto fumbled his slow grounder but was nabbed