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    This Day in Baseball History

    Today in Baseball History August 6th 1952 At approximately 46, Satchel Paige becomes the oldest pitcher in major league history to hurl a complete-game shutout, beating Virgil 'Fire' Trucks and the Tigers, 1-0, when Bobby Young scores the game's only run in the 12th inning. The Browns'...
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    This Day in Baseball History

    Today in Baseball History August 5th 1969 With a titanic blast that clears the right-field pavilion, Willie Stargell becomes the first player to hit a home run completely out of Dodger Stadium. The 506-foot round-tripper helps the Pirates defeat LA, 11-3. Dimensions: Left field: 330...
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    This Day in Baseball History

    Today in Baseball History August 4th 1941 Mickey Owens becomes the first catcher to handle three foul pop-ups in one frame. The Brooklyn backstop's third-inning defense contributes to the Dodgers' 11-6 victory over New York at Ebbets Field. 1948 Ernie Harwell, filling in for Red Barber...
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    This Day in Baseball History

    Today in Baseball History August 3rd 1948 Negro League legend Satchel Paige makes his first major league start, hurling seven innings, leading the Indians over the Senators, 5-3. Before today's game, the future Hall of Famer made eight appearances in relief, compiling a 1-1 record for the...
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    This Day in Baseball History

    Today in Baseball History August 2nd 1921 With the jurors lifting the men onto their shoulders, the jury acquits the eight White Sox players accused of throwing the 1919 World Series. The next day, Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis banishes all the 'innocent' defendants from playing...
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    This Day in Baseball History

    Today in Baseball History August 1st 1945 At the Polo Grounds, Mel Ott hits his 500th career home run off Johnny Hutchings in the Giants' 9-2 victory over the Braves. 'Master Melvin' becomes the third major leaguer to accomplish the historic feat, joining Babe Ruth and Jimmie Foxx in...
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    This Day in Baseball History

    Today in Baseball History July 31st 1932 In front of a major league record crowd of 80,184, the Indians play their first game at Lakefront Stadium, losing to Philadelphia and Lefty Grove, 1-0. Except for the 1933 season, the Tribe, who prefer League Park, will not play a full schedule at...
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    This Day in Baseball History

    Today in Baseball History July 30th 1951 Retired Hall of Famer Ty Cobb testifies before Emanuel Celler's Congressional committee in Washington, D.C. The 'Georgia Peach' denies the reserve clause makes 'peons' out of baseball players and says it is necessary to keep the competitive balance...
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    This Day in Baseball History

    Today in Baseball History July 29th 1938 On the WGN's White Sox pregame radio show, Yankee outfielder Jake Powel responds to a Bob Elson question concerning his offseason employment as a Dayton, Ohio policeman, quips, "I crack n*****s on the head." Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis...
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    This Day in Baseball History

    Today in Baseball History July 28th 1983 American League president Lee MacPhail upholds the Royals' protest, ruling George Brett's 'Pine Tar' home run should count. The game resumes on August 18, continuing from the point of the third baseman's controversial round-tripper, with the Royals...
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