The 1st weekend in October

With the open day, here’s some baseball history to take you through the first four days of October. All this comes from “This Day in Baseball” by David Nemec and Scott Flatow…there is much more, by the way than just what I’m showing….these just grab my attention… October 1, 1919—White Sox star pitcher Eddie Cicotte allows five fourth inning runs against the Reds in the 1st game of the 1919 World Series which the Reds win, five games to three. October 1, 1932—Babe Ruth allegedly “calls his shot” for a home run against the Cubs against pitcher Charlie Root during Game 3 of the World Series. October 1, 1950—Phillies star pitcher Robin Roberts makes his third start in five days to help prevent one of the great season collapses in baseball history. October 1, 1973—Cubs teammates Billy Williams and Ron Santo play their 2015th and final game together as teammates, an all-time record. October 2, 1967—Sandy Koufax wins his 27th win of the season w...