"1914 - The Boston Braves complete an incredible second-half comeback to clinch the pennant. They will forever be remembered as the "Miracle Braves". 1959 - In Game 2 of a three-game playoff, the Dodgers defeat the Milwaukee Braves in 12 innings to clinch the National League pennant. Gil Hodges scores the winning run on a throwing error by Felix Mantilla. 2004 - Bobby Cox becomes the ninth manager in baseball history to win 2,000 games as the Braves beat the Mets 6-3."
"1879 - Baseball's reserve clause is created in a National League owners meeting in Buffalo, New York. The owners come to a secret agreement where five players on each team will be "reserved" and off limits to all other clubs. 1920 - Babe Ruth hits his 54th home run of the season on the last day of the regular season. Only one other team in the American League has more than 44 homers. 1927 - Babe Ruth ties his own home run record with his 59th of the season. He will establish a new record with his 60th home run tomorrow. 1934 - Babe Ruth hits his final home run as a Yankee, No. 659 for the team and No. 708 for his career. 1946 - Bob Feller establishes a new major league record with 348 strikeouts in a season. 1954 - Willie Mays makes "The Catch" in Game 1 of the World Series. 1957 - The New York Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers play their final games as New York teams. The Giants lose to the Pirates at the Polo Grounds while the Dodgers fall to the Phillies at Shibe Park."
A series of notable baseball milestones from 1879 through 2004 outlines rule changes, record achievements, and historic games. The reserve clause is established in 1879, restricting player movement. Babe Ruth’s prolific seasons and final Yankee home run are highlighted with record-breaking homers in 1920, 1927, and 1934. Pitching milestones include Bob Feller’s 348 strikeouts in 1946 and Steve Carlton’s 20th loss in 1973. Iconic moments feature Willie Mays’ celebrated catch in the 1954 World Series and franchise shifts with the 1957 final New York games for the Giants and Dodgers. Managerial and seasonal achievements punctuate later decades.
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