Gil Hodges homers lead the Dodgers over the GiantsChuck Dressen declares, “We knocked ’em out. They won’t bother us anymore.”

Gil Hodges homers lead the Dodgers over the GiantsChuck Dressen declares, “We knocked ’em out. They won’t bother us anymore.”

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At Ebbets Field, Gil Hodges hits his 27th homer of the year to lead the Dodgers to a 8 – 4 win over the Giants. Andy Pafko also homers, off Larry Jansen. Don Newcombe notches his 12th win, giving up seven hits. After sweeping the Giants in the 3-game series, Dodger manager Chuck Dressen declares, “We knocked ’em out. They won’t bother us anymore.” The Dodgers now lead the Giants by 7 1/2 games but will be surpassed by season’s end.

Baseball stars Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers and Andy Pafko of the Chicago Cubs compare fists with the Heavyweight Champion, Ezzard Charles

Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers and Andy Pafko compare fists with the Heavyweight Champion, Ezzard Charles

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    May 16, 1951 at Wrigley Field Baseball stars Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers and Andy Pafko of the Chicago Cubs compare fists with the Heavyweight Champion, Ezzard Charles. Pafko and the Cubs will rout Jackie and the Dodgers, 14-4. Charles was in town to defend his title against Joey Maxim, his 8th…

Detroit Tigers and Chicago Cubs face each other in the World Series for the fourth time. Hank Borowy pitches a six-hitter and Hal Newhouser is demolished with eight runs in three innings as the Cubs win, 9 – 0.
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Detroit Tigers and Chicago Cubs face each other in the World Series for the fourth time. Hank Borowy pitches a six-hitter and Hal Newhouser is demolished with eight runs in three innings as the Cubs win, 9 – 0.

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  Baseball is the only game you can watch on the radio. Join the community today and listen to hundreds of broadcasts from baseball’s golden age! Sign Up or learn more On October 3, 1945 – The Detroit Tigers and Chicago Cubs face each other in the World Series for the fourth time. Hank Borowy…