On July 4,1913 Red Sox pitcher Smoky Joe Wood smokes two doubles in the 4th inning against the A’s, setting a record for pitchers.
Cinci Freedom, who evaded capture for ten days after jumping a six-foot fence to avoid slaughter, is excused from her scheduled appearance in the Reds’ traditional Opening Day parade. Before the Reds’ 5-4 walk-off victory over the Cubs at Cinergy Field, the Charolais cow, after receiving a key to the city, is deemed too jumpy to participate in the Findlay Market activities.
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April 1, 2002
