The 1936 Chicago City Series was another chapter in the long-standing Cubs-White Sox rivalry, which had defined the city’s baseball landscape for decades. The Cubs entered the series fresh off a fourth-place finish in the National League, while the White Sox, though a middle-of-the-pack team in the American League, had the edge when it came to these intra-city showdowns. The South Siders had dominated the City Series historically, and 1936 was no exception. The White Sox swept the four-game set behind strong pitching from Vern Kennedy, Monty Stratton, Ted Lyons, and Bill Dietrich, while the Cubs struggled offensively, managing just eight runs across the series.

The Cubs-White Sox rivalry had been one of baseball’s most consistent postseason matchups since the early 1900s, with the teams facing off in the City Series almost every year when neither club was playing in the World Series. Though the Cubs had won National League pennants in 1929, 1932, and 1935, their success did not translate into city bragging rights, as the White Sox continued to dominate the matchup. The 1936 series marked the second time in four years that the Cubs were completely shut out in the annual showdown, reinforcing the White Sox’s reputation as the stronger team in Chicago’s postseason exhibitions.

- 1950 MLB Standings

- Game 4, 1950 World Series

- Saturday, October 7, 1950

- Attendance: 68,098

- Venue: Yankee Stadium I

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- Radio Announcers

- Mel Allen

- Gene Kelly

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- Starting Lineups

- 1950 Philadelphia Phillies

- 1 - 1B - Eddie Waitkus

- 2 - CF - Richie Ashburn

- 3 - 3B - Willie Jones

- 4 - RF - Del Ennis

- 5 - LF - Dick Sisler

- 6 - SS - Granny Hamner

- 7 - C - Andy Seminick

- 8 - 2B - Mike Goliat

- 9 - P - Bob Miller

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- 1950 New York Yankees

- 1 - LF - Gene Woodling

- 2 - SS - Phil Rizzuto

- 3 - C - Yogi Berra

- 4 - CF - Joe DiMaggio

- 5 - 1B - Johnny Mize

- 6 - 3B - Bobby Brown

- 7 - RF - Hank Bauer

- 8 - 2B - Jerry Coleman

- 9 - P - Whitey Ford

- 1950 MLB Standings

- Game 3, 1950 World Series

- Friday, October 6, 1950

- Attendance: 64,505

- Venue: Yankee Stadium I

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- Radio Announcers

- Mel Allen

- Gene Kelly

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- Starting Lineups

- 1950 Philadelphia Phillies

- 1 - 1B - Eddie Waitkus

- 2 - CF - Richie Ashburn

- 3 - 3B - Willie Jones

- 4 - RF - Del Ennis

- 5 - LF - Dick Sisler

- 6 - SS - Granny Hamner

- 7 - C - Andy Seminick

- 8 - 2B - Mike Goliat

- 9 - P - Ken Heintzelman

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- 1950 New York Yankees

- 1 - SS - Phil Rizzuto

- 2 - 2B - Jerry Coleman

- 3 - C - Yogi Berra

- 4 - CF - Joe DiMaggio

- 5 - LF - Hank Bauer

- 6 - 1B - Johnny Mize

- 7 - 3B - Billy Johnson

- 8 - RF - Cliff Mapes

- 9 - P - Eddie Lopat

- 1950 MLB Standings

- Game 2, 1950 World Series

- Thursday, October 5, 1950

- Attendance: 32,660

- Venue: Shibe Park

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- Radio Announcers

- Mel Allen

- Gene Kelly

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- Starting Lineups

- 1950 New York Yankees

- 1 - LF - Gene Woodling

- 2 - SS - Phil Rizzuto

- 3 - C - Yogi Berra

- 4 - CF - Joe DiMaggio

- 5 - 1B - Johnny Mize

- 6 - 3B - Bobby Brown

- 7 - RF - Hank Bauer

- 8 - 2B - Jerry Coleman

- 9 - P - Allie Reynolds

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- 1950 Philadelphia Phillies

- 1 - 1B - Eddie Waitkus

- 2 - CF - Richie Ashburn

- 3 - LF - Dick Sisler

- 4 - RF - Del Ennis

- 5 - 3B - Willie Jones

- 6 - SS - Granny Hamner

- 7 - C - Andy Seminick

- 8 - 2B - Mike Goliat

- 9 - P - Robin Roberts

- 1950 MLB Standings

- Game 1, 1950 World Series

- Wednesday, October 4, 1950

- Attendance: 30,746

- Venue: Shibe Park

- Radio Announcers

- Mel Allen

- Gene Kelly

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- Starting Lineups

- 1950 New York Yankees

- 1 - LF - Gene Woodling

- 2 - SS - Phil Rizzuto

- 3 - C - Yogi Berra

- 4 - CF - Joe DiMaggio

- 5 - 1B - Johnny Mize

- 6 - 3B - Bobby Brown

- 7 - RF - Hank Bauer

- 8 - 2B - Jerry Coleman

- 9 - P - Vic Raschi

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- 1950 Philadelphia Phillies

- 1 - 1B - Eddie Waitkus

- 2 - CF - Richie Ashburn

- 3 - LF - Dick Sisler

- 4 - RF - Del Ennis

- 5 - 3B - Willie Jones

- 6 - SS - Granny Hamner

- 7 - C - Andy Seminick

- 8 - 2B - Mike Goliat

- 9 - P - Jim Konstanty

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- 1974 NFL Standings

- Sunday Dec 15, 1974

- Start Time: 2:00pm

- Stadium: Memorial Stadium (Baltimore)

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- Radio Announcers

- Marty Glickman

- Dave Herman

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- Head Coaches

- Charley Winner

- Joe Thomas

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- Top Players

- 1974 New York Jets

- QB - Joe Namath

- FB - John Riggins

- RB - Emerson Boozer

- WR - David Knight

- TE - Rich Caster

- WR - Lou Piccone

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- 1974 Baltimore Colts

- QB - Bert Jones

- RB - Lydell Mitchell

- MLB - Mike Curtis

- 1940 MLB Standings

- Game 7, 1940 World Series

- Tuesday, October 8, 1940

- Attendance: 26,854

- Venue: Crosley Field

- Radio Announcers

- Red Barber

- Bob Elson

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- Starting Lineups

- 1940 Detroit Tigers

- 1 - SS - Dick Bartell

- 2 - CF - Barney McCosky

- 3 - 2B - Charlie Gehringer

- 4 - LF - Hank Greenberg

- 5 - 1B - Rudy York

- 6 - RF - Bruce Campbell

- 7 - 3B - Pinky Higgins

- 8 - C - Billy Sullivan

- 9 - P - Bobo Newsom

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- 1940 Cincinnati Reds

- 1 - 3B - Billy Werber

- 2 - CF - Mike McCormick

- 3 - RF - Ival Goodman

- 4 - 1B - Frank McCormick

- 5 - LF - Jimmy Ripple

- 6 - C - Jimmie Wilson

- 7 - 2B - Eddie Joost

- 8 - SS - Billy Myers

- 9 - P - Paul Derringer

The Golden State Warriors and Philadelphia 76ers faced off on November 25, 1977, at The Spectrum in Philadelphia. At this point in the season, the Warriors (entering at 9-9) were aiming to stabilize their campaign under head coach Al Attles, driven by veteran stars Rick Barry and Phil Smith. Meanwhile, the 76ers (entering at 12-5), coached by Gene Shue, were led by the dynamic Julius Erving and George McGinnis, both of whom were vital in establishing the team as contenders in the Eastern Conference. The 76ers were riding high on momentum and were already seen as a major threat in the league, while the Warriors were looking for consistency amidst a competitive Western Conference landscape.

The game was a high-scoring and tightly contested affair, with both teams showcasing their offensive firepower. Philadelphia jumped to an early lead, outscoring Golden State 32-26 in the first quarter, thanks to a strong performance from McGinnis, who would finish with 34 points and 20 rebounds. Julius Erving added 28 points, asserting his all-around dominance. Golden State, however, kept the game close with Phil Smith scoring a team-high 30 points and Rickey Green adding an efficient 22 points off the bench. The Warriors mounted a late comeback, forcing the game into overtime after a balanced scoring effort in the fourth quarter, but Philadelphia’s composure in the extra period sealed the win.

With the victory, the 76ers improved to 13-5, solidifying their position as Eastern Conference frontrunners in a season that would see them finish second in the Atlantic Division and eventually reach the NBA Finals. The Warriors, dropping to 9-10, continued their uneven season but showed promise in players like Smith and Green. For Philadelphia, this game was another step toward establishing themselves as one of the league’s elite teams of the era.

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