1953 – Despite consecutive home runs by Wes Westrum, Al Corwin, and Whitey Lockman in the 3rd, the Giants lose to the Dodgers, 8 – 6, in a game marred by beanballs and disagreements on calls. Following a Clem Labinebrushback on Giants IF Bobby Hofman, Larry Jansen throws at Duke Snider and Roy Campanella in the 8th.

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On September 4, 1953 — 1953 – Despite consecutive home runs by Wes Westrum, Al Corwin, and Whitey Lockman in the 3rd, the Giants lose to the Dodgers, 8 – 6, in a game marred by beanballs and disagreements on calls. Following a Clem Labinebrushback on Giants IF Bobby Hofman, Larry Jansen throws at Duke Snider and Roy Campanella in the 8th.

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