The Reds finally score, but lose to the Cubs, 4 – 2, in the first of two. Guy Bush beats Larry Benton. Chicago takes the nitecap, 7 – 3, behind Les Sweetland as Jack Ogden is pinned with the loss. Rookie OF Vince Barton has five hits in the two games, including a pair of homers in game 2.

This Day In Baseball

On August 4, 1931 — The Reds finally score, but lose to the Cubs, 4 – 2, in the first of two. Guy Bush beats Larry Benton. Chicago takes the nitecap, 7 – 3, behind Les Sweetland as Jack Ogden is pinned with the loss. Rookie OF Vince Barton has five hits in the two games, including a pair of homers in game 2.

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