Cleveland Indians defeat the Boston Red Sox in a one-game playoff

Cleveland Indians defeat the Boston Red Sox in a one-game playoff

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  On October 4, 1948, In a one-game playoff, the Cleveland Indians, behind the five-hitter tossed by 28 year-old rookie southpaw Gene Bearden, beat the Red Sox for the AL Pennant, 8-3. The complete-game victory marks the young knuckleballer’s 20th victory of the season. Hall of Famer Lou Boudreau bangs out two home runs and…

10/3/1948 After taking his position in center field in the bottom of the eighth inning at Fenway Park, Joe DiMaggio, is removed from the game by Yankee manager Bucky Harris. As the superstar of their hated rivals limps off the field, the enthusiastic Red Sox crowd of 35,000 gives Joltin’ Joe a lengthy and loud standing ovation, a gesture he will later refer to as one of the greatest thrills of his career.

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On October 3, 1948.00 After taking his position in center field in the bottom of the eighth inning at Fenway Park, Joe DiMaggio, is removed from the game by Yankee manager Bucky Harris. As the superstar of their hated rivals limps off the field, the enthusiastic Red Sox crowd of 35,000 gives Joltin’ Joe a…