A Cuban veteran of the Negro National League, Noble capably backed up catcher Wes Westrum during the 1951 Giants' drive toward their "miracle" pennant. (MC)
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FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»May 2, 1951: Before 4,976 at the Polo Grounds, the Giants score six runs in the 7th to defeat the Cubs, 8–1. George Spencer, who won the final game of the 1950 season, makes his 1951 debut a successful one, allowing six hits. Johnny Schmitz takes the loss for Chicago. Ray Noble has two ribbies for New York. Noble is playing for Wes Westrum, who broke his finger yesterday when he was hit by a foul tip.