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Events in Sports History in October 1930

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  • Oct 4 Philadelphia Athletics' Jack Quinn aged 47, oldest to play in World Series; pitches 2 innings in Game 3, 5-0 defeat to St. Louis; win series, 4-2
  • Oct 8 Baseball World Series: Philadelphia A's beat St Louis Cards, 7-1 at Shibe Park for a 4 games to 2 series victory to retain title

Sports History

Oct 10 AP votes Joe Cronin unofficial AL MVP & BWA names Hack Wilson NL MVP

Baseball Player and Manager Joe Cronin
Baseball Hall of Fame Outfielder Hack Wilson

Sports History

Oct 10 MLB New York Yankees announce signing former Chicago Cubs manager Joe McCarthy to manage for 4 years

Baseball Manager Joe McCarthy
  • Oct 18 Joseph Sylvester becomes 1st jockey to win 7 races in 1 day
  • Oct 22 SC Genemuiden soccer team forms


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