Sal Maglie wins his 8th without a loss‚ stopping the Braves‚ 5 – 3. Maglie tires in the 9th‚ giving up three hits‚ including a 2-run homer by Ebba St. Claire. Al Dark’s two-run homer in the 5-run 4th is the big blow for the Giants‚ who stay a half-game in back of the Dodgers.

This Day In Baseball

On May 23, 1952 — Sal Maglie wins his 8th without a loss‚ stopping the Braves‚ 5 – 3. Maglie tires in the 9th‚ giving up three hits‚ including a 2-run homer by Ebba St. Claire. Al Dark’s two-run homer in the 5-run 4th is the big blow for the Giants‚ who stay a half-game in back of the Dodgers.

Source:
Baseball Reference May 23