The Archive · 1939

Lucky for Dodgers

Camilli's Circuit Clout Defects Cincinnati — New York, June 21.!

The traditionally unlucky 13 proved i0 be a real jinx for the Cincinnati Reds tonight at Crosley Field, Cincinnati, for it was Dolph Camilli's thirteenth Home run of the season that beat the National League leaders, 2-1, arid gave the Brooklyn Dodgers un unexpected victory.

Although Johnny Van der Meet. star Red hurler, held the Dodgers to four hits, Camilli rapped out a four-bagger in the ninth inning to score a home rur and blast the hopes of the Reds.

Nearly 25000 spectators saw the thriller under electric lights at Crosley Field.

Both of Brooklyn's runs were scored by homers. George Stainback cracked. out the first one.

Whitlow Wyatt allowed the Reds five hits. The Reds scored their only run in the fourth inning when Linus Frey banged out a triple and Ival Goodman gained a single.

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