1930 – In St. Louis, the first-place Robins beat the Cardinals, 11 – 5 and are now 12 games ahead of the 4th place Birds (53-52). The Cubs win to stay close in 2nd place and the Giants sweep a pair to stay 5 1/2 games behind in third place. But it will be the 4th-place Cardinals who will make the charge.

This Day In Baseball

On August 8, 1930 — 1930 – In St. Louis, the first-place Robins beat the Cardinals, 11 – 5 and are now 12 games ahead of the 4th place Birds (53-52). The Cubs win to stay close in 2nd place and the Giants sweep a pair to stay 5 1/2 games behind in third place. But it will be the 4th-place Cardinals who will make the charge.

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