October 8 in Chicago Cubs History: Howard Ehmke strikesout 13 (1929)

On October 8, 1929 — In front of 50,000 fans at Wrigley Field, Philadelphia A’s manager Connie Mack surprise starter Howard Ehmke, the 35-year-old right-hander started only eight games during the regular season, establishes a new World Series record, striking out 13 Chicago Cubs en route to a 3-1 A’

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