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Events in Sports History in October 1915

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Ty Cobb's Stealing Record

Oct 5 Detroit Tigers speedster Ty Cobb steals his 96th base of the season in 5-0 loss to Cleveland Indians; stands as MLB record until 1962 (Maury Wills, 104)

MLB Legend Ty Cobb
  • Oct 8 Phillies win their 1st & only World Series game before 1980, beating Red Sox, 3-1, with an 8th inning 2 run rally

President Attends the World Series

Oct 9 Woodrow Wilson becomes first US President to attend a World Series game

28th US President Woodrow Wilson
  • Oct 13 Baseball World Series: Boston Red Sox beat Philadelphia Phillies, 5-4 at the Baker Bowl to clinch series 4-1


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