Led by Gus Bell, who belts a home run, three doubles and a single, the Pirates defeat Cincinnati, 7 – 5, at Crosley Field.

On April 21, 1951 — Led by Gus Bell, who belts a home run, three doubles and a single, the Pirates defeat Cincinnati, 7 – 5, at Crosley Field.

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