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Carl Hubbell’s 45.1 consecutive scoreless innings streak ends when Randy Moore strokes a two-run single in the sixth inning of the Giants’ 3-1 loss to Boston

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Carl Hubbell’s 45.1 consecutive scoreless innings streak ends when Randy Moore strokes a two-run single in the sixth inning of the Giants’ 3-1 loss to Boston at the Polo Grounds. By blanking Boston for the first five frames, the future Hall of Fame southpaw surpasses Ed Ruelbach’s National League mark of 44 innings established in 1908 with the Cubs.

Tony Cuccinello wakes up the last-place Reds by going 6 for 6as Cincy wins the first game of a doubleheader against Boston, 17 – 3

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1931 – Tony Cuccinello wakes up the last-place Reds by going 6 for 6, with three singles, two doubles and a triple, as Cincy wins the first game of a doubleheader against Boston, 17 – 3. Cuccinello doesn’t stop there, belting a three-run homer in the 8th of the nitecap to give the Reds a 4 – 2 win. “Cooch” has eight RBIs for the day.

Jack Quinn of the Brooklyn Robins becomes the oldest pitcher to start an Opening Day game

Jack Quinn of the Brooklyn Robins becomes the oldest pitcher to start an Opening Day game

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1931 – At Braves Field, Jack Quinn of the Brooklyn Robins becomes the oldest pitcher to start an Opening Day game. The 47-year-old Pennsylvanian gets tagged with the lost as the Boston Braves beats Brooklyn, 7 – 4.

Hack Wilson hit three home runs and drove in seven in the Cubs’ sweep of Boston

Hack Wilson hit three home runs and drove in seven in the Cubs’ sweep of Boston

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On August 10, 1930, Before 45,000 fans, the Cubs sweep two from the Boston Braves at Wrigley Field to move a game back of Brooklyn. Hack Wilson drives home seven runs on three homers, the last his 39th, to back up Charlie Root’s three-hit shutout in the opener. The Cubs win, 6 – 0, beating…

Massachusetts voters overwhelmingly approve a referendum that will allow professional sports to be played on Sundays

Massachusetts voters overwhelmingly approve a referendum that will allow professional sports to be played on Sundays

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Massachusetts voters overwhelmingly approve a referendum that will allow professional sports to be played on Sundays on a local option basis within the commonwealth. After admitting to using $200,000 of his funds, Braves’ owner Judge Emil Fuch will plead nolo contendere to spending money to influence the outcome of the election, resulting in the team being fined $1,000 in Municipal Court.

The Boston Braves trade National League batting champion Rogers Hornsby to the Chicago Cubs for $200,000 and five players 

The Boston Braves trade National League batting champion Rogers Hornsby to the Chicago Cubs for $200,000 and five players 

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1928 – The Boston Braves trade National League batting champion Rogers Hornsby to the Chicago Cubs for $200,000 and players Freddie Maguire (IF), Percy Jones (P), Lou Legett (C), Socks Seibold and P Bruce Cunningham. The hard-hitting Hornsby, who posted a .387 batting average with 21 home runs for the Braves, will enjoy another spectacular season in 1929 for his new club. He will compile a .380 average with 39 home runs and 149 RBI. Braves owner-president Emil Fuchs also decides to be his own manager. Under Fuchs, the Braves will finish 56-98, good for last place. He will be the last manager with no professional playing experience until Ted Turner’s one game on May 11, 1977.