On April 24, significant events in baseball history include George Mogridge's no-hitter in 1917 and the Cubs' record for walks in an inning in 1957. Notable birthdays include Welington Castillo.
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Key events include George Mogridge's no-hitter for the Yankees in 1917 and the Cubs setting a record for walks in an inning in 1957.
Players like Jesse Burkett, Frank Chance, and Joe Tinker were inducted into the Hall of Fame on this date.
The Cubs set a National League record by walking nine batters in a single inning during a game against the Cincinnati Redlegs.
Lee Walls hit three home runs and drove in eight runs for the Cubs against the Dodgers in 1958.
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Cubs Birthdays: Willi Castro, Steven Souza Jr., Welington Castillo*, Will Cunnane, Herman Segelke, Glen Hobbie, Ken Penner. Also notable: Carlos Beltrán HOF. Chipper Jones HOF. Andy Cooper HOF.
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