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The Phillies set a major league record by tallying nine runs before making an out

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The Phillies set a major league record by tallying nine runs before making an out when they beat the Giants at Shibe Park, 12-7. Philadelphia sends 14 batters to the plate in the fateful first frame and scores a total of ten times to easily erase an early three-run deficit.

The promise of Satchel Paige on the mound brings 51,013 to Comiskey Park to see “Ole Satch” pitch his first big league shutout as Cleveland wins, 5 – 0. He gives up five hits to run his record to 5-1. In his 12 appearances, Paige has attracted 201,829 fans.

The promise of Satchel Paige on the mound brings 51,013 to Comiskey Park to see “Ole Satch” pitch his first big league shutout as Cleveland wins, 5 – 0. He gives up five hits to run his record to 5-1. In his 12 appearances, Paige has attracted 201,829 fans.

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The promise of Satchel Paige on the mound brings 51,013 to Comiskey Park to see “Ole Satch” pitch his first big league shutout as Cleveland wins, 5 – 0. He gives up five hits to run his record to 5-1. In his 12 appearances, Paige has attracted 201,829 fans.

In the nightcap of a doubleheader, the Indians set a major league record when 14 different players get a hit in the 26-3 rout of the Browns. The Tribe finishes with a total of 29 hits, including nine extra-base hits, in the Sportsman’s Park contest.

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In the nightcap of a doubleheader, the Indians set a major league record when 14 different players get a hit in the 26-3 rout of the Browns. The Tribe finishes with a total of 29 hits, including nine extra-base hits, in the Sportsman’s Park contest.

1948 – In the second game of a doubleheader, the Cleveland Indians get 26 hits against the St. Louis Browns. The Indians set a record with 14 different players getting hits in the 26 – 3 win.

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1948 – In the second game of a doubleheader, the Cleveland Indians get 26 hits against the St. Louis Browns. The Indians set a record with 14 different players getting hits in the 26 – 3 win.

At Brooklyn‚ Chicago’s Johnny Schmitz goes 11 innings to beat the Dodgers‚ 4 – 2. Schmitz scores the winning run‚ coming home on an Eddie Waitkus double.

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At Brooklyn‚ Chicago’s Johnny Schmitz goes 11 innings to beat the Dodgers‚ 4 – 2. Schmitz scores the winning run‚ coming home on an Eddie Waitkus double.

Tony Freitas gets his 220th Pacific Coast League win in the Sacramento Solons’ defeat of the Seattle Rainiers. The losing pitcher is Dick Barrett who has 211 wins in the PCL.

Tony Freitas gets his 220th Pacific Coast League win in the Sacramento Solons’ defeat of the Seattle Rainiers. The losing pitcher is Dick Barrett who has 211 wins in the PCL.

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Tony Freitas gets his 220th Pacific Coast League win in the Sacramento Solons’ defeat of the Seattle Rainiers. The losing pitcher is Dick Barrett who has 211 wins in the PCL.

In Cleveland‚ 73‚484 fans watch the Indians and Yankees square off for 2 games. Trailing in the opener‚ an ailing Lou Boudreau hits a bases-loaded pinch single in the 7th to tie the game‚ and Satchel Paige wins it in relief‚ 8 – 6. Steve Gromek goes 7 innings in the nitecap to give the Indians a 2 – 1 win over rookie Bob Porterfield‚ making his major league debut.

In Cleveland‚ 73‚484 fans watch the Indians and Yankees square off for 2 games. Trailing in the opener‚ an ailing Lou Boudreau hits a bases-loaded pinch single in the 7th to tie the game‚ and Satchel Paige wins it in relief‚ 8 – 6. Steve Gromek goes 7 innings in the nitecap to give the Indians a 2 – 1 win over rookie Bob Porterfield‚ making his major league debut.

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1948 – In Cleveland‚ 73‚484 fans watch the Indians and Yankees square off for 2 games. Trailing in the opener‚ an ailing Lou Boudreau hits a bases-loaded pinch single in the 7th to tie the game‚ and Satchel Paige wins it in relief‚ 8 – 6. Steve Gromek goes 7 innings in the nitecap to give the Indians a 2 – 1 win over rookie Bob Porterfield‚ making his major league debut.

Before 66,000 fans, New York’s Vic Raschi (14-4) allows four singles in stopping the Indians, 5 – 0. Joe DiMaggio has a pair of doubles, drives in three runs, and swipes home on the front end of a double steal.

Before 66,000 fans, New York’s Vic Raschi (14-4) allows four singles in stopping the Indians, 5 – 0. Joe DiMaggio has a pair of doubles, drives in three runs, and swipes home on the front end of a double steal.

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Before 66,000 fans, New York’s Vic Raschi (14-4) allows four singles in stopping the Indians, 5 – 0. Joe DiMaggio has a pair of doubles, drives in three runs, and swipes home on the front end of a double steal.

The Reds release Johnny Neun as manager and pick Bucky Walters to succeed him. The change doesn’t help today as Brooklyn’s Rex Barney wins, 4 – 1.

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The Reds release Johnny Neun as manager and pick Bucky Walters to succeed him. The change doesn’t help today as Brooklyn’s Rex Barney wins, 4 – 1.

Dodger Gene Hermanski hits three successive home runs to offset six Brooklyn errors as the Dodgers beat the Cubs, 6 – 4. The win moves the Dodgers into 2nd place. Carl Erskine starts his first game and earns his 3rd win.

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Dodger Gene Hermanski hits three successive home runs to offset six Brooklyn errors as the Dodgers beat the Cubs, 6 – 4. The win moves the Dodgers into 2nd place. Carl Erskine starts his first game and earns his 3rd win.