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Tigers Move Series as Riots Close Detroit Games
Detroit riots force the Tigers to play the Orioles in Baltimore for the opening game and postpone the Detroit return. A twi night doubleheader is set for August 11 at Tiger Stadium, with two Baltimore games moved to Detroit and a curfew shutting down events citywide. The Wye Oak is noted as Maryland’s largest white oak in a state park.
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