In their first appearance in Boston since moving to Milwaukee, the Braves defeat the Red Sox, 4 – 1

In their first appearance in Boston since moving to Milwaukee, the Braves defeat the Red Sox, 4 – 1

1961 – In their first appearance in Boston since moving to Milwaukee, the Braves defeat the Red Sox, 4 – 1. Warren Spahn pitches the first inning, striking out rookies Chuck Schilling and Carl Yastrzemski. The exhibition gameis for the benefit of the Jimmy Fund.

At Connie Mack Stadium, Giants’ leadoff hitter Jim Davenport singles and a hits a three-run inside-the-park home run during an eight-run first inning. Johnny Antonelli pitches a complete game for his 15th victory of the season as San Francisco routs the Phillies, 19-2.

At Connie Mack Stadium, Giants’ leadoff hitter Jim Davenport singles and a hits a three-run inside-the-park home run during an eight-run first inning. Johnny Antonelli pitches a complete game for his 15th victory of the season as San Francisco routs the Phillies, 19-2.

Willie Kirkland unloads a 14th-inning home run to give the Giants a 5 – 4 win over the Phils.

Willie Kirkland unloads a 14th-inning home run to give the Giants a 5 – 4 win over the Phils.

Willie Kirkland unloads a 14th-inning home run to give San Francisco a 5 – 4 win over the Phils. Johnny Antonelli, in relief, tosses six shutout innings for the victory. The nitecap is called after six innings with the Giants ahead, 1 – 0. When play is resumed July 23rd, the Phils will win, 3 – 2.

Gaints take game 2 of Series behind Johnny Antonelli and Dusty Rhodes
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Gaints take game 2 of Series behind Johnny Antonelli and Dusty Rhodes

September 30, 1954 Once again, the visitors started quickly but could not hold their lead. Al Smith’s leadoff home run off Johnny Antonelli put Cleveland up 1–0. Early Wynn preserved that lead, pitching four perfect innings, but in the fifth inning, Willie Mays walked and Hank Thompson singled, and Dusty Rhodes, again pinch-hitting for Monte…

Giants OF Dusty Rhodes hits three consecutive home runs at the Polo Grounds to back Johnny Antonelli’s 10 – 0 whipping of St. Louis
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Giants OF Dusty Rhodes hits three consecutive home runs at the Polo Grounds to back Johnny Antonelli’s 10 – 0 whipping of St. Louis

1954 – Giants OF Dusty Rhodes hits three consecutive home runs at the Polo Grounds to back Johnny Antonelli’s 10 – 0 whipping of St. Louis. It is Antonelli’s 10th consecutive win. Willie Mays smacks his 36th homer, a 447-foot clout to left field.

In a six-player trade the Braves trade for playoff hero Bobby Thomson

In a six-player trade the Braves trade for playoff hero Bobby Thomson

In a six-player trade, the Braves deal a pair of southpaws, Johnny Antonelli and Don Liddle, catcher Ebba St. Claire as well as shortstop Billy Klaus to the Giants in exchange for playoff hero Bobby Thomson and backstop Sammy Calderone. Milwaukee’s new outfielder will break his ankle in an exhibition game and will appear in only 43 games, while Johnny Antonelli posts a 21-7 record, leading the league with an ERA of 2.30 for his new team in New York.