A one-game playoff is held at Los Angeles, CA’s Wrigley Field to determine the Pacific Coast League champions. The Angels’ Clarence Maddern breaks a scoreless tie with a grand slam off San Francisco’s Jack Brewer in the bottom of the 8th, and Larry Barton adds an insurance with a solo blast. Cliff Chambers is the winner of the 5 – 0 shutout.

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On September 29, 1947 — A one-game playoff is held at Los Angeles, CA’s Wrigley Field to determine the Pacific Coast League champions. The Angels’ Clarence Maddern breaks a scoreless tie with a grand slam off San Francisco’s Jack Brewer in the bottom of the 8th, and Larry Barton adds an insurance with a solo blast. Cliff Chambers is the winner of the 5 – 0 shutout.

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Sources:
Baseball Reference September 29
National Pastime September 29
Retro Sheet
Hall of Fame
SABR Games Project
Replay The Game