1951 – At Ebbets Field, the Cards finally beat the Dodgers, 4 – 2. Max Lanier allows seven hits, including Roy Campanella’s 27th homer, in beating Don Newcombe. Newk won’t lose again to the Birds till 1957, winning 12 straight.

On August 23, 1951 — 1951 – At Ebbets Field, the Cards finally beat the Dodgers, 4 – 2. Max Lanier allows seven hits, including Roy Campanella’s 27th homer, in beating Don Newcombe. Newk won’t lose again to the Birds till 1957, winning 12 straight.


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