Morgan is forever linked with
Babe Ruth. During the 1917 season, Ruth started the first game of a
doubleheader on June 23 for the
Boston Red Sox against the Senators at
Fenway Park. Morgan,
leading off for the Senators, was awarded a
walk after home plate umpire
Brick Owens called the first four pitches all balls. After an altercation with Owens, Ruth was ejected and
Ernie Shore came into the game to relieve him. Then Morgan tried stealing second base on the first pitch by Shore, but Boston catcher
Sam Agnew quickly threw the ball to the second baseman to tag out Morgan. After that, Shore retired the next 26 Senators. ==Sources==