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October 2, 1919: Reds take advantage of Lefty Williams's wildness in Game 2 – Society for American Baseball Research
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July 1, 1970. On this date in Reds history, Tommy Helms became the first Reds player to hit a home run at Riverfront Stadium when he hit a two-run shot in the
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This is where the Reds' 2023 winning streak ranks in franchise history
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Pirates overcome 9-run deficit for first time since team started in 1882, beat Reds 13-12 - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Held to Three Hits, Giants Make Them Count - The New York Times
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1919 Cincinnati Reds: Talk About Being Overshadowed!
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Today in History, October 9, 1919: Cincinnati Reds won their first World Series
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October 9, 1919: Cincinnati Reds beat the Black Sox to win first World Series championship – Society for American Baseball Research
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Reds 1919 World Series champions and the Black Sox scandal