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This Day In Sports…
Ick's Corner — This day in sports is brought to us by Fred Toney 1917 – Fred Toney (Cincinnati Reds) pitched two complete games in one day. *No pitch count was harmed in the making of this day in sports* :) This has been a production of *This Day In Sports*. Please join us tomorrow to see where history will take us.

July 1st History
Redleg Nation — ... July 1….1917, Fred Toney pitches two complete games (both three-hitters) as the Reds sweep the Pirates, 4-1 and 5-1. Toney finished 1917 with a 24-16 record and a 2.20 ERA in 340 innings. ...

Redleg Trade Review–Bucky Walters
Redleg Nation — ... 60’s; Ewell Blackwell was said to have been nearly impossible to hit by some of baseball’s greatest hitters and pitched 11 consecutive scoreless all-star inninigs; Gary Nolan and Don Gullett (and Wayne Simpson) all had exceptional talent, but had their careers shortened by injuries; the Reds have had a host of all-star relievers. Paul Derringer won 25 one year and was a World Series hero. Hod Eller was a World Series hero, too, Fred Toney had no-hit stuff, and Joe Nuxhall may be the all-time fan favorite. On ...

The Greatest Reds: #100 - #96
Red Reporter — ... So, enjoy.  Being a Redleg fanatic, you've already come to grips with your own insanity.  Here, then, is an opportunity to learn about a player you've never heard of before, or argue about why the 78th best Red should really be ranked 81st, or just share some memories of the guys who have driven you to madness (and occasional joy) over the years. Counting backwards, radio DJ style, with the first five after the jump... 100. Fred Toney ...