Slim Emmerich from the Chronology

May 30, 1945 - Before the biggest Wrigley crowd-42‚565 paid-in 7 years‚ the Giants top the host Cubs‚ 8-6 in the opener‚ and Mel Ott passes Honus Wagner's career total of 4‚888 total bases to set an NL record. Wagner's has since been adjusted to 4868 and both players' totals have been passed. Slim Emmerich is the winner over Ray Prim. The Cubs take the nitecap‚ 11-2 behind Bob Chipman's 3-hit win over Bill Voiselle. Andy Pafko clouts a 3-run homer in the 3rd. It's Voiselle's 2nd straight pounding after winning his first 8 games.