Pitcher Kirby Higbe leads the Dodger charge against the Giants‚ as he collects three singles and a double‚ good for 4 RBIs. Brooklyn wins‚ 15 – 7.

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Pitcher Kirby Higbe leads the Dodger charge against the Giants‚ as he collects three singles and a double‚ good for 4 RBIs. Brooklyn wins‚ 15 – 7.

At Sportsman’s Park‚ a first in Cubs history occurs in the 5th inning when Phil Cavarretta‚ Stan Hack‚ and Bill Nicholson hit consecutive homers. It’s not enough as the Cards win, 7 – 5‚ but it’s a costly victory as they lose Enos Slaughter for the season. Chasing a line drive‚ Enos tries to avoid colliding with teammate Terry Moore and he hits the RF wall, breaking his collarbone.

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At Sportsman’s Park‚ a first in Cubs history occurs in the 5th inning when Phil Cavarretta‚ Stan Hack‚ and Bill Nicholson hit consecutive homers. It’s not enough as the Cards win, 7 – 5‚ but it’s a costly victory as they lose Enos Slaughter for the season. Chasing a line drive‚ Enos tries to avoid colliding with teammate Terry Moore and he hits the RF wall, breaking his collarbone.