In Brooklyn, a giant swarm of gnats engulfs Ebbets Field at the end of the fifth inning of the second game of a doubleheader. Due to the bothersome insects and the impending darkness, the game is called, resulting in a 2-0 victory for the Dodgers over the Cubs.

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In Brooklyn, a giant swarm of gnats engulfs Ebbets Field at the end of the fifth inning of the second game of a doubleheader. Due to the bothersome insects and the impending darkness, the game is called, resulting in a 2-0 victory for the Dodgers over the Cubs.

Josh Gibson hits a home run into temporary bleachers that shorten the left-field fenceIt is Gibson’s last career homer.

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In the first game at Griffith Stadium, Josh Gibson hits a home run into temporary bleachers that shorten the left-field fence, helping the Homestead Grays beat the New York Cubans 8-3, to sweep a season-ending Negro League double-header. It is Gibson’s last career homer. After a few more games, the Grays close out their season, and Gibson will die from a reported stroke four months later.

After dropping the opener, the Brooklyn Dodgers are stinging the Chicago Cubs 2 – 0 in the 5th inning when a swarm of gnats descends upon Ebbets Field and causes the game to be postponed.

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After dropping the opener, the Brooklyn Dodgers are stinging the Chicago Cubs 2 – 0 in the 5th inning when a swarm of gnats descends upon Ebbets Field and causes the game to be postponed.

Ernie Lombardi of the Giants slams the ball 483 feet under the stairway in right-center of the Polo Grounds, but barely makes third base. It is the 3rd triple in 7 years for Schnozz and the last of his career.

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Ernie Lombardi of the Giants slams the ball 483 feet under the stairway in right-center of the Polo Grounds, but barely makes third base. It is the 3rd triple in 7 years for Schnozz and the last of his career.