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Commissioner Happy Chandler negotiates a contract to have Gillette become the sponsor of the World Series, replacing Ford Motor Compan

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On August 15, 1945, Commissioner Happy Chandler negotiates a contract to have Gillette become the sponsor of the World Series, replacing Ford Motot Company. The razor company pays a record $150,000 for its affiliation with the Fall Classic, surpassing the $100,000 price tag previously paid by Ford, which had been the World Series sponsor since…

Umpire Ernie Stewart is canned by American League President Will Harridge for “disloyalty.” Stewart had complained about the pay and taken his case to Commissioner Happy Chandler. Bill McGowan is the top-paid umpire in the league at $9,000.

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Umpire Ernie Stewart is canned by American League President Will Harridge for “disloyalty.” Stewart had complained about the pay and taken his case to Commissioner Happy Chandler. Bill McGowan is the top-paid umpire in the league at $9,000.

The Cubs rack up 19 hits, including two homers by Paul Gillespie, one with the bases full, to swamp the Dodgers, 20 – 6. Chicago scores eight in the 4th inning with the first eight batters reaching base before an out is recorded. Hank Borowy coasts to the win.

The Cubs rack up 19 hits, including two homers by Paul Gillespie, one with the bases full, to swamp the Dodgers, 20 – 6. Chicago scores eight in the 4th inning with the first eight batters reaching base before an out is recorded. Hank Borowy coasts to the win.

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The Cubs rack up 19 hits, including two homers by Paul Gillespie, one with the bases full, to swamp the Dodgers, 20 – 6. Chicago scores eight in the 4th inning with the first eight batters reaching base before an out is recorded. Hank Borowy coasts to the win.

Cleveland’s Lou Boudreau suffers a broken right ankle in a collision at second base with Dolph Camilli, but the Tribe beats the Red Sox, 3 – 0, behind Jim Bagby’s three-hitter.

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Cleveland’s Lou Boudreau suffers a broken right ankle in a collision at second base with Dolph Camilli, but the Tribe beats the Red Sox, 3 – 0, behind Jim Bagby’s three-hitter.

Giants rookie Sal Maglie makes his first major league start, beating the Reds, 5 – 2. It is Cincy’s 11th straight loss. They’ll lose a pair tomorrow before winning.

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Giants rookie Sal Maglie makes his first major league start, beating the Reds, 5 – 2. It is Cincy’s 11th straight loss. They’ll lose a pair tomorrow before winning.

1945 – Branch Rickey becomes the principal stockholder of the Dodgers. He and associates Walter O’Malley and John Smith acquire the 50 percent interest of the Ebbets estate for a reported price of $750,000.

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1945 – Branch Rickey becomes the principal stockholder of the Dodgers. He and associates Walter O’Malley and John Smith acquire the 50 percent interest of the Ebbets estate for a reported price of $750,000.

Mel Ott leads the Giants to a pair of wins over the Reds‚ 3 – 2 and 6 – 5. Ott hits a pinch 3-run homer in the 8th of the nitecap after his homer and another by Danny Gardella leads the way in opener. The Reds’ Bill McKechnie‚ desperate for hitting‚ selects P Joe Bowman to pinch-hit for Vern Kennedy in game 1. Bowman is 0-for-42. He will hit .088 for the season.

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Mel Ott leads the Giants to a pair of wins over the Reds‚ 3 – 2 and 6 – 5. Ott hits a pinch 3-run homer in the 8th of the nitecap after his homer and another by Danny Gardella leads the way in opener. The Reds’ Bill McKechnie‚ desperate for hitting‚ selects P Joe Bowman to pinch-hit for Vern Kennedy in game 1. Bowman is 0-for-42. He will hit .088 for the season.

Phils baserunner Tony Daniels collides with Cubs 1B Phil Cavarretta‚ sidelining the Cubs star for 25 of the next 27 games. The Cubs manage to win two from the Phils‚ 4 – 3 and 12 – 6.

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Phils baserunner Tony Daniels collides with Cubs 1B Phil Cavarretta‚ sidelining the Cubs star for 25 of the next 27 games. The Cubs manage to win two from the Phils‚ 4 – 3 and 12 – 6.

In the lid-lifter at Briggs Stadium‚ pitcher Jim Tobin‚ acquired on waivers‚ pitches 3 scoreless innings against New York and clubs a 3-run game-ending homer in the bottom of the 11th to win‚ 9 – 6. Another former Brave‚ Jim Turner‚ serves up the homer. The Tigers win the nitecap‚ 8 – 2‚ behind Hal Newhouser’s 18th win.

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In the lid-lifter at Briggs Stadium‚ pitcher Jim Tobin‚ acquired on waivers‚ pitches 3 scoreless innings against New York and clubs a 3-run game-ending homer in the bottom of the 11th to win‚ 9 – 6. Another former Brave‚ Jim Turner‚ serves up the homer. The Tigers win the nitecap‚ 8 – 2‚ behind Hal Newhouser’s 18th win.

Chicago’s Claude Passeau limits the Braves to two hits – both coming with 2 out in the 8th – as the Cubs win‚ 8 – 0. The Cubs score 6 in the 9th after starter Bob Logan is lifted.

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Chicago’s Claude Passeau limits the Braves to two hits – both coming with 2 out in the 8th – as the Cubs win‚ 8 – 0. The Cubs score 6 in the 9th after starter Bob Logan is lifted.