"1941 - Combined with a Cardinal defeat, the Dodgers win their first pennant in 21 years when they beat the Braves, 6 - 0. Whitlow Wyatt throws a five-hitter and Pete Reiser hits a homer in the winning cause 1946 - Handling 13 chances without an error against the Braves in an 8 - 0 loss, Giants SS Buddy Kerr runs his errorless streak to 254 chances, breaking Eddie Miller's 1940 record."
"1947 - Giants rookie Larry Jansen wins his 21st game of the season, beating the Braves' Red Barrett, 2 - 1. It is Jansen's tenth win in a row, all complete games. 1956 - At Ebbets Field, Sal Maglie of the Dodgers no-hits the Phils, 5 - 0, for his 12th win against four losses. The win keeps Brooklyn one and a half games behind the Braves who beat Cincinnati, 7 - 1."
"1960 - For the first time since 1927, the Pirates are headed for the World Series. While the Bucs lose, 4 - 2, to the Braves, the second-place Cardinals are mathematically eliminated by 20-game loser Glen Hobbie's 5 - 0 win for the Cubs. A gigantic torch light victory parade in Pittsburgh's Golden Triangle at midnight celebrates the pennant."
In 1941 the Dodgers clinched their first pennant in 21 years by defeating the Braves 6-0; Whitlow Wyatt pitched a five-hitter and Pete Reiser homered. In 1946 Giants shortstop Buddy Kerr extended an errorless streak to 254 chances by handling 13 chances without an error. In 1947 rookie Larry Jansen reached 21 wins and recorded ten consecutive complete-game victories. In 1956 Sal Maglie no-hit the Phillies at Ebbets Field. In 1960 the Pirates secured a World Series berth amid the Cardinals' elimination and a midnight torchlight parade in Pittsburgh. Later seasons include notable hitting and sibling pitching appearances.
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