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Philadelphia A’s defeat the Bronx Bombers, 8-6, in the last game the franchise will play representing Philadelphia

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At Yankee Stadium, the A’s defeat the Bronx Bombers, 8-6, in the last game the franchise will play representing Philadelphia. Connie Mack’s Athletics, after spending the first 54 years of existence in the City of Brotherly Love, will play in Kansas City next season, after much legal wrangling, under the new ownership of Arnold Johnson.

On the last day of the season against the Giants, Phillies outfielder Richie Ashburn plays in his 730th consecutive game to establish a franchise record. The streak, which began on June 7, 1950, ends on the Opening Day of 1955 due to an injury sustained in spring training.

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On the last day of the season against the Giants, Phillies outfielder Richie Ashburn plays in his 730th consecutive game to establish a franchise record. The streak, which began on June 7, 1950, ends on the Opening Day of 1955 due to an injury sustained in spring training.

In his second start, rookie Brooklyn lefty Karl Spooner shuts out Pittsburgh, 1 – 0, on a Gil Hodges homer in the 8th. He fans 12 for a total of 27 strikeouts in his first two major league games, establishing a new record. Gil Hodges’s 8th-inning homer, his 25th at Ebbets Field (a new club record), gives him 42 for the season, tying him with Duke Snider for the most by a Dodger.

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In his second start, rookie Brooklyn lefty Karl Spooner shuts out Pittsburgh, 1 – 0, on a Gil Hodges homer in the 8th. He fans 12 for a total of 27 strikeouts in his first two major league games, establishing a new record. Gil Hodges’s 8th-inning homer, his 25th at Ebbets Field (a new club record), gives him 42 for the season, tying him with Duke Snider for the most by a Dodger.

Going into the last day of the National League season, Don Mueller leads in hitting with .3426; Duke Snider is 2nd at .3425, followed by Willie Mays at .3422. The Giants win in 11 innings over the Phillies’ Robin Roberts, as Mays garners a single, double, and triple in 4 at-bats. He finishes at .345 while Mueller slips to .341, the same as Snider.

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Going into the last day of the National League season, Don Mueller leads in hitting with .3426; Duke Snider is 2nd at .3425, followed by Willie Mays at .3422. The Giants win in 11 innings over the Phillies’ Robin Roberts, as Mays garners a single, double, and triple in 4 at-bats. He finishes at .345 while Mueller slips to .341, the same as Snider.

1952 – The Yanks clinch their 4th straight pennant, an 11-inning, 5 – 2 win at Philadelphia behind Ed Lopat and Johnny Sain.

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1952 – The Yanks clinch their 4th straight pennant, an 11-inning, 5 – 2 win at Philadelphia behind Ed Lopat and Johnny Sain.

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The Giants stay one game behind the Dodgers as Jim Hearn tops the Phillies and the Dodgers crush the Braves, 15 – 5

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1951 – The Giants stay one game behind the Dodgers as Jim Hearn tops the Phillies, 10 – 1, and the Dodgers crush the Braves, 15 – 5. Roy Campanella drives home three runs in the 1st inning and Don Newcombe coasts to his 19th win. With a 13 – 3 lead in the 8th inning, Jackie Robinson steals home against rookie P Lew Burdette, infuriating the Braves.

1950 – Phils relief ace Jim Konstanty makes his 71st appearance, a major-league record, in the Phils’ 8 – 7 win over the Braves in front of 1,987 Boston fans.

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1950 – Phils relief ace Jim Konstanty makes his 71st appearance, a major-league record, in the Phils’ 8 – 7 win over the Braves in front of 1,987 Boston fans.

Before 67,434 at Yankee Stadium, the Red Sox survive a rhubarb-filled, 7 – 6 win when Johnny Pesky scores on a disputed squeeze play. Leading by one game, the Sox move on to Washington for a three-game series before the last two games of the year with the Yankees.

Before 67,434 at Yankee Stadium, the Red Sox survive a rhubarb-filled, 7 – 6 win when Johnny Pesky scores on a disputed squeeze play. Leading by one game, the Sox move on to Washington for a three-game series before the last two games of the year with the Yankees.

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1949 – Before 67,434 at Yankee Stadium, the Red Sox survive a rhubarb-filled, 7 – 6 win when Johnny Pesky scores on a disputed squeeze play. Leading by one game, the Sox move on to Washington for a three-game series before the last two games of the year with the Yankees.

On the final Friday of the season, a reluctant Larry MacPhail is asked by team broadcaster Mel Allen to appear at a ceremony in front of home plate before a game against the Senators. With his players present, the Yankee owner receives a seven-piece silver tea service, a gift from his team with the inscription: TO LARRY MACPHAIL, greatest executive in baseball, whose zealous efforts were a major factor in our 19-game streak and the winning of the American League pennant. – From his Yankees, 1947.

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On the final Friday of the season, a reluctant Larry MacPhail is asked by team broadcaster Mel Allen to appear at a ceremony in front of home plate before a game against the Senators. With his players present, the Yankee owner receives a seven-piece silver tea service, a gift from his team with the inscription: TO LARRY MACPHAIL, greatest executive in baseball, whose zealous efforts were a major factor in our 19-game streak and the winning of the American League pennant. – From his Yankees, 1947.