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| 1929 | The Red Sox lose to the A's, 7-3, in their first-ever Sunday home game. Due to Fenway's proximity to a church and the resulting protesters, the historic contest takes place one mile west of its home to its crosstown rival's ballpark, Braves Field. |
| 1946 | The Braves, playing at Fenway Park, the home of the American League's Red Sox, because the seats in their ballpark's reserved grandstand are still tacky due to wet paint sweep a twin bill from the Phillies played at Fenway Park. The Red Sox, who play only day games at home, are offered Braves Field for night games as a thank-you, but the team declines the invitation. |
| 1961 | Five days past his 40th birthday, Warren Spahn becomes the second-oldest pitcher, only behind Cy Young's performance at 41 years and three months, to throw a no-hitter. Hank Aaron knocks in the game's only run when the Braves beat the Giants at County Stadium, 1-0. |
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