In the first game of a holiday doubleheader, Senator shortstop Joe Cronin completes the third cycle in franchise history, collecting five hits in the team’s 10-7 victory over the Red Sox at Fenway Park. In 1940, the 22 year-old infielder will accomplish the feat for the Red Sox against the Tigers at Briggs at Briggs Stadium.

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In the first game of a holiday doubleheader, Senator shortstop Joe Cronin completes the third cycle in franchise history, collecting five hits in the team’s 10-7 victory over the Red Sox at Fenway Park. In 1940, the 22 year-old infielder will accomplish the feat for the Red Sox against the Tigers at Briggs at Briggs Stadium.

1929 – The Cubs beat the Cards twice, 11 – 7 and 12 – 10, before 81,000 fans at Wrigley Field. A crowd of 38,000 sees the morning game and 43,000 watch the afternoon game. Rogers Hornsby has two home runs and Hack Wilson has one.

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1929 – The Cubs beat the Cards twice, 11 – 7 and 12 – 10, before 81,000 fans at Wrigley Field. A crowd of 38,000 sees the morning game and 43,000 watch the afternoon game. Rogers Hornsby has two home runs and Hack Wilson has one.