In Philadelphia, Grover Cleveland Alexander is awarded an automobile before the game as the Phillies’ most popular player, then drives over the Giants’ Rube Marquard for a 1 – 0 win.

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On September 12, 1914 — In Philadelphia, Grover Cleveland Alexander is awarded an automobile before the game as the Phillies’ most popular player, then drives over the Giants’ Rube Marquard for a 1 – 0 win.

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Sources:
Baseball Reference September 12
National Pastime September 12
Retro Sheet
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