April 18, 1941 (Replay Baseball)

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-         - Boston Braves second baseman Bama Rowell hits two home runs against the Dodgers – a grand slam in the bottom of the 3rd inning and then a solo shot in 5th.  The Braves needed each of his five RBI, as they held on for a 6-5 victory.

Bama Rowell (Braves)

-         - New York Giants left fielder Morrie Arnovich clobbered two home runs at the Polo Grounds as the Giants demolished the winless Phillies by a score of 8-1.  Giants’ starter Bob Bowman pitched a complete game, allowing only one run, while also hitting a home run himself.

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Morrie Arnovich (Giants)

-         - It took 13 innings to complete the Cubs-Cardinals game today at Sportsman’s Park.  It ended only after a solo home run from Cubs’ right fielder Bill Nicholson in the top of the 13th inning to seal a 6-5 Cubs win - their first win in the young season.

Bill Nicholson (Cubs)



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