[adrotate banner=”41″] On July 16, 1950 The Cubs knock the Phillies out of a tie for first place, sweeping a doubleheader, 8 – 0 and 10 – 3. The Cubs lose Phil Cavarretta when he is hit by a Ken Johnson pitch in the first game, fracturing his forearm. Hank Sauer takes over at 1B. Walt Dubiel fires t
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