Events in Sports History in April 1918

  • Apr 15 22nd Boston Marathon won by Camp Devens relay team; race run as relay for 10-man military teams

Speaker's Double Play

Apr 18 Cleveland center fielder Tris Speaker turns an unassisted double play

  • Apr 27 Giants' 9-0 winning start & Dodgers' 0-9 losing streak are stopped
  • Apr 29 Tris Speaker ties career outfield record of 4 unassisted double plays
  • Apr 30 Orange Nassau soccer team forms in Groningen