Don Newcombe, famous Dodger pitcher died this week at age 92. His career was shortened by Army service and alcoholism. But in Sept. 1950 the Dodgers arrived in Philadelphia for a daytime doubleheader. Newcombe won the first game 2-0 and went into the locker room, changed his sweatshirt and went out and started the second game shortly after. He went another seven innings - a feat that was never repeated in modern times. The Phillies "Whiz Kids" beat Brooklyn for the National League title in a playoff game, but the tired Phillies were no match for the NY Yankees in the World Series. I witnessed game 1 from the outfield seats right over Joe DiMaggio's shoulder.
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