On July 30, 1933, Dizzy Dean of the St. Louis Cardinals sets a modern day major league record (since surpassed) by striking out 17 batters. The future Hall of Famer allows only six hits in defeating the Chicago Cubs , 8-2. Teammate catcher Jimmie Wilson also sets a new mark recording 18 putouts. in
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