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ON THIS DATE
I
would like to thank various sports
sections for this fantastic amount of
True information.
October 4, 1906: On this date the
Chicago Cubs won their 116th gameof 152
played; for a winning percentage of
.763; still unmatched.
October 6, 1966: On this date Jim Palmer
at the age of 20 became the youngest
player to pitch a World Series shutout.
October 6, 1985: On this date pitcher
Phil Niekro; at the age of 46; became
the oldest pitcher to throw a shutout.
It was also his 300th career victory.
October 2, 1920: On this date; the only
tripleheader in the 20th century
was played. The Reds won 2 of 3 over the
Pirates.
April 3, 1985: The Player's Association
agreed with the owners to expand
the League Championship Series from best
of five; to best of seven.
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