Shibe Park,Connie Mack Stadium,Philadelphia,PA Ball Park First Game Date ā 05/29/1909 (11) Starting Pitchers ā vs. Red Sox: 04/12/1909 Final Score 8-1 (PHA) Attendance ā 30,162 Starting Pitchers Eddie Plank (PHA); Frank Arellanes (BOS) First Batter ā Amby McConnell (BOS) Result ā Grounded Out First Hits ā Simon Nicholls (PHA),Singled First Run ā Simon Nichollsā¦
1950Ā ā TheĀ Associated PressĀ picks theĀ 1914 Miracle BravesĀ as the greatest sports upset in theĀ 20th century.
Dick Rudolph, a 27-game winner for the Braves, was chosen to start Game 1 against Chief Bender, whose .850 winning percentage(l7 victories in 20 decisions) led the majors in 1914. Rudolph spun a five-hitter and batterymate Hank Gowdy singled, doubled and tripled. Boston won, 7-1. The next day, Stallings called on his other ace, Billā¦
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