Today in White Sox History: May 19

On this day 80 years ago, Ted Lyons pitched his final game — true to form for the 1940s Sox, a complete-game loss. | (Photo by Transcendental Graphics/Getty Images) 1904 In front of just 1,000 fans in Washington, rookie Ed Walsh tossed his first complete game and shutout, blanking the Senators, 5-0, on just two hits. The win moved Walsh to 2-0 on the season. As the season wore on, Walsh would fill a sort of “closer” role for the White Sox, starting eight games but relieving in/finishing 10; d