Today in White Sox History: May 12

On this day 110 years ago, Red Faber was ruthlessly efficient with his pitches in a dominant win over Washington. Chicago Tribune 1904

Future Hall-of-Famer Ed Walsh made his White Sox debut, pitching in relief. It happened in Philadelphia, during a 9-3 loss to the A’s. Walsh threw one inning, giving up two hits and a run.

1915

Red Faber threw a complete game win at Comiskey Park vs. Washington, 4-1.

So what? Well, it was Faber’s sixth start of 1915, fifth win ... and sixth complete game.

OK, yeah, so what? How about this:

The Chicago TribuneYes, Faber threw just 67 pitches for the win.

While there was no official pitch-counting 110 years ago, a boy-clerk in Washington, Frank Saffell, tracked each…