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October 3: Today's featured birthday is that of Mike Johnson, who turns 49.
- 1903 - Iron Man McGinnity wins both ends of a doubleheader for the second time in an eight-day period.
- 1920 - Howard Ehmke wins a 1-0 decision over the Yankees in an hour and 13 minutes, the shortest nine-inning American League game.
- 1952 - Bob Neighbors dies in action in the Korean War, the only former major leaguer killed in the conflict.
- 1988 - The first night game is held at Wrigley Field (pictured) but is postponed after three innings due to thunderstorms.
- 1997 - Randy Johnson whiffs 19 batters for the second time this season, the first player in major league history to accomplish that feat.
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