1952 – An umpire ejects Giants P Larry Jansen for throwing a beanball. Giants manager Leo Durocher is also suspended and fined $100. Jansen is fined just $25 because of his “excellent conduct record.” Brooklyn splits the doubleheader, winning the opener, 10 – 2, and losing the nightcap, 3 – 2. The Dodger lead stays at 5 games.

On September 8, 1952 — 1952 – An umpire ejects Giants P Larry Jansen for throwing a beanball. Giants manager Leo Durocher is also suspended and fined $100. Jansen is fined just $25 because of his “excellent conduct record.” Brooklyn splits the doubleheader, winning the opener, 10 – 2, and losing the nightcap, 3 – 2. The Dodger lead stays at 5 games.


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Sources:
Baseball Reference September 8
National Pastime
Retro Sheet
Hall of Fame
SABR Games Project
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