Pee Wee Reese loses a grandslam due to war time dim-out

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On ,August 4 1942 —  The Brooklyn Dodgers were playing the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds with wartime restrictions in effect that required the lights to be shut off at a predetermined time. (9:10) Brooklyn scored four runs in the top of the tenth inning, including an inside-the-park grand slam by Peewee Reese, which flew over the head of center fielder Buster Maynard and rolled to the clubhouse area. After a pitching change, a walk and a fly out, the umpires stopped the game in the middle of an at bat by Joe Medwick. The game reverted back to a nine-inning, 1-1 tie. The contest was scheduled for a September 6 makeup. This was the first time a game had ended in a tie under the lights due to the dim-out regulations. The game had started at 6:45pm. The only statement made by NL President Ford Frick was to say that he would “urge earlier start times.” It is the last twilight game played at the Polo Grounds. The Dodgers have held the National League lead for 144 days. Their margin over the Cardinals is 10 games. From now until the season’s end, Brooklyn will win 17, lose 18.

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