Philadelphia A’s take game 1 of the World Series 5-2
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October 1, 1930 – The World Series opens with a Wednesday game at Philadelphia’s Shibe Park. The defending World Champion Athletics are held to 5 hits by Burleigh Grimes. Lefty Grove limits the St Louis Cardinals to a pair of runs‚ as the A’s capitalize on their power. Their 5 hits include homeruns by Mickey Cochrane and Al Simmons’ 2 triples and a double‚ providing Philadelphia with single runs in 5 different innings and a 5-2 victory.
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