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1929

The Cubs are in the midst of a pennant winning season.

*The Cubs beat the Phillies 5-3 at Wrigley Field thanks to homers from Hack Wilson, Riggs Stephenson and backup first baseman Chick Tolson. It was Tolson's only homer of the year. On the same day of Tolson's heroics, San Francisco Mayor Rolf proudly unveils the country's first pedestrian crossing light.


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1969

The Cubs are in the midst of one of their most memorable seasons.

*While Rod Laver is winning the US Open in New York (Sept 8), the Cubs are just a few miles away, losing both games in a short series to the Mets. They are clinging to first place by their fingernails. They will only be there one more day. By September 10th, the Mets will take over for good.


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1984

The Cubs are hoping to make the playoffs for the first time since World War 2.

*On the day that Rick Sutcliffe wins his 14th game for the Cubs against the Mets 6-0 (a dominating four hit, 12 strikeout complete game shutout), Martina Navratilova beats Chris Evert Mills in the U.S. Open.


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1989

The Boys of Zimmer are taking Chicago by storm.

*Greg Maddux wins his 17th game (a 4-3 win over the Expos at Wrigley Field) on the same day that Boris Becker beats Ivan Lendl to win the U.S. Open.