Just enough to win. The first place Cubs beat the visiting Phillies twice by scores of 1 – 0. Orval Overall and Jack Pfiester apply the calcimine.

On August 11, 1907 — Just enough to win. The first place Cubs beat the visiting Phillies twice by scores of 1 – 0. Orval Overall and Jack Pfiester apply the calcimine.

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