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Smith was sold by the Dodgers to the Braves in August of 1914, shortly after Boston began its "Miracle" climb from last to first place. Consistently among the best third basemen in the league, that season he led his position peers in putouts, assists, double plays, and total chances per game. His .314 batting average in 60 games was the team high, but he missed the World Series when he broke his leg in a hesitant slide in the last game of the regular season. (JK)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » August 15, 1914: At the Polo Grounds, 32,000 watch as Lefty Tyler and Christy Mathewson throw goose eggs for nine innings. In the 10th, Red Smith singles and Hank Gowdy triples him home. Matty then wild pitches home Gowdy for 2–0 lead. New York loads the bases in the 10th with no outs, but Tyler slams the door with no Giants scoring. The Braves trail by three 1/2. » October 6, 1914: The Brooklyn Robins (AKA the Dodgers) split with Boston and finish 5th, their highest level since 1907. The Braves lose regular 3B Red Smith, who breaks his right leg sliding into 1B.