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FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»April 13, 1954:
Hitting against the Cubs Paul Minner, Cardinal rookie Wally Moon homers in his first ML AB. But Minner homers to back his own pitching, as the Cubs win 13–4. Tom Alston becomes the first black to play for the St. Louis Cardinals.
»May 14, 1954: After 12 straight defeats at Ebbets Field, stretching over two years, the Cards finally top the Dodgers, 10–1, behind Vic Raschi. Homers by Stan Musial and Tom Alston pace the Birds attack.
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