NATIONAL AND AMERICAN LEAGUES
JOHNSON GETS SHUTOUT
09/05/1938
 
Johnson Gets Shutout
Saturday, August 20th, 1938
The Pittsburgh Pirates shut out the Chicago Cubs 1-0 today behind the strong pitching of Syl Johnson. Johnson surrendered only 5 hits in recording the complete-game victory, and struck out 1.

Following the last out, Johnson appeared to celebrate a little too boisterously for Chicago manager , who could be seen scolding the famously outspoken right-hander as the clubs left the field. Johnson's own manager then intervened with some words for his counterpart.

The Cubs skipper would not comment on the exchange, but at the Pirates press conference, Johnson confirmed that it was regarding the celebration.

"He basically told me I was being a lousy winner," Johnson said.

"And I told him he was being a lousy loser," Pittsburgh manager added.

This season to date Johnson has a record of 11 wins and 5 losses with a 3.47 ERA, has appeared in 22 games and struck out 54 in 158.1 innings.

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