Browns Vs. Cardinals: An Unordinary World Series Opener

A pitcher with a losing record and a batter with a bad back provided a winning combination for the St. Louis Browns in their World Series debut.

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How Browns Achieved Record-Setting Start In 1944

Though the Cardinals were two-time defending National League champions, the American League Browns became the darlings of the St. Louis sports scene early in the 1944 season.

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The 10 Most Interesting Rule 5 Draft Picks, 1903-1940

One of professional baseball’s most venerable components is its annual Rule 5 player draft. But it’s a somewhat arcane procedure, and many fans are only dimly aware of it.

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