Warren Spahn Shuts Down New York in Game 4 of World Series

Warren Spahn Shuts Down New York in Game 4 of World Series

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  October 5, 1958 World Series Game 4 at Yankee Stadium Warren Spahn was at his much-needed best, winning Game 4 3–0 on a two-hit shutout over Yankee ace Whitey Ford. New York left-fielder Norm Siebern (playing for the injured Elston Howard), had trouble fielding with the afternoon sun blazing, losing fly balls in the…

In Game 3 of the World Series Don Larsen and Ryne Duren combine for a shutout as New York wins 4 – 0 over the Milwaukee Braves
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In Game 3 of the World Series Don Larsen and Ryne Duren combine for a shutout as New York wins 4 – 0 over the Milwaukee Braves

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In Game 3 of the World Series, New York Yankees pitchers Don Larsen and Ryne Duren combine for a shutout as New York wins 4 – 0 over the Milwaukee Braves. Hank Bauer accounts for all four runs, including a two-run home run in the 7th inning.

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The Braves’ Warren Spahn becomes the first lefty to win 20 or more games nine times, as he beats St. Louis, 8 – 2

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1958 – The Braves’ Warren Spahn becomes the first lefty to win 20 or more games nine times, as he beats St. Louis, 8 – 2. Eddie Plank and Lefty Grove each won 20 games eight times.

Gil Hodges hits his 14th career grand slam in the Dodgers’ 10-1 victory over Milwaukee at LA Memorial Coliseum. The first baseman’s bases-full round-tripper establishes a new National League record, but is far fewer than Lou Gehrig’s major league mark of 23.
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Gil Hodges hits his 14th career grand slam in the Dodgers’ 10-1 victory over Milwaukee at LA Memorial Coliseum. The first baseman’s bases-full round-tripper establishes a new National League record, but is far fewer than Lou Gehrig’s major league mark of 23.

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Gil Hodges hits his 14th career grand slam in the Dodgers’ 10-1 victory over Milwaukee at LA Memorial Coliseum. The first baseman’s bases-full round-tripper establishes a new National League record, but is far fewer than Lou Gehrig’s major league mark of 23.

Orlando Cepeda’s third homer in three days and Felipe Alou’s run-scoring hit in the 9th, give the Giants a 6 – 5 win over the Braves. San Francisco now leads the Braves by a half game.

Orlando Cepeda’s third homer in three days and Felipe Alou’s run-scoring hit in the 9th, give the Giants a 6 – 5 win over the Braves. San Francisco now leads the Braves by a half game.

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Orlando Cepeda’s third homer in three days and Felipe Alou’s run-scoring hit in the 9th, give the Giants a 6 – 5 win over the Braves. San Francisco now leads the Braves by a half game.

Henry Aaron received a silver champagne bucket from Norman Klug, president of Miller Brewery

Henry Aaron received a silver champagne bucket from Norman Klug, president of Miller Brewery

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November 25, 1957- At a reception at the Miller Inn, 1957 NL MVP Henry Aaron received a silver champagne bucket from Norman Klug, president of Miller Brewery. Aaron said, “I’m getting too much attention. It was really a team effort that made it possible to win this award. I’m thankful for it and hope I…