The Giants are rained out but move 6 games ahead of the Cardinals, as the Deans have a double disaster in Pittsburgh. Paul Dean loses the first game, 12 – 2, and Dizzy Dean fails to hold the lead in the second game and is the losing pitcher with a final score of 6 – 5. The Cards drop to a tie with the Cubs, who split a pair with the Reds.

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On September 3, 1934 — The Giants are rained out but move 6 games ahead of the Cardinals, as the Deans have a double disaster in Pittsburgh. Paul Dean loses the first game, 12 – 2, and Dizzy Dean fails to hold the lead in the second game and is the losing pitcher with a final score of 6 – 5. The Cards drop to a tie with the Cubs, who split a pair with the Reds.

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