At Crosley Field, the Reds’ Ken Raffensberger tops the Cubs, 1 – 0, on Ted Kluszewski’s home run in the 4th off Cal McLish.

On August 15, 1951 — At Crosley Field, the Reds’ Ken Raffensberger tops the Cubs, 1 – 0, on Ted Kluszewski’s home run in the 4th off Cal McLish.

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