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Oct 23, 2019

Chicago Cubs November birthdays. Jody Davis, Mitch Williams

Chicago Cubs November birthdays. A few Cubs players from the past with November birthdays include: Jody Davis, Mitch Williams & Johnny Schmitz

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Sep 18, 2019

Cubs battle the Cardinals, Brewers & Nationals for 2019 playoffs

Another close pennant race for the Cubs in 2019. they are locked in a close struggle with the Nationals, Cardinals & Brewers for NL Central & wild card

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Sep 01, 2019

Cubs History September 30. Babe Herman hits for Cycle in 1933

Cubs History September 30. Cliff Chambers pitches 1-hit shutout vs Reds in 1948. Babe Herman hits for Cycle in 1933

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Sep 01, 2019

Cubs History September 29. Cubs lose game 2 of World Series.

Cubs History September 29. Cubs clinch pennant in 1945. Cubs lose game 2 of the World Series to the Yankees

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Sep 01, 2019

Cubs History September 27. Randy Myers is first Cubs to 50 saves

Cubs History September 27. Rick Reuschel pitches a 4-hitter in 1972. Rany Meyers is the first Cub pitcher to save 50 games in a season.

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Sep 01, 2019

Cubs History September 26. Bill Lee's scoreless stream comes to end

Cubs History September 26. Solly Drake's walk-off RBI in 1956. Bill Lee's scoreless stream comes to an end, but he still gets the win.

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Sep 01, 2019

Cubs History September 25. Ken Holtzman takes no-hitter into 9th

Cubs History September 25. Glen Hobbie 5-hit shutout over Cardinals in 1960. Ken Holtzman takes no-hitter into 9th in 1966.

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Aug 30, 2019

Cubs History September 23. Claude Passeau's 20th win of 1940 season

Cubs History September 23. Andy Pafko 1945 grand slam. Claude Passeau gets his 20th win of the 1940 season.

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Aug 30, 2019

Cubs History September 22. Joe Niekro pitches 10 innings in 1967

Cubs History September 22. Cal Koonce pitches 8 innings scoreless relief as Cubs win over Dodgers in 1964. Joe Niekro pitches 10 innings in a 1967 Cubs win

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Aug 30, 2019

Cubs History September 21. Fergie Jenkins gets his 21st win in 1969

Cubs History September 21. Burt Hooton 2-hit shutout over the Mets and Tom Seaver in 1971. Fergie Jenkins gets his 21st win of the 1969 season.

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