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Sept. 11, 1918: The Red Sox beat the Cubs, 2-1, in Game 6 to capture their fifth World Series -- and last until 2004. Carl Mays (Game 6's winning pitcher) and Babe Ruth each win two games in the series, which is played in September due to wartime restrictions.
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April 16, 1945: The Red Sox conduct a Fenway tryout for three Negro League players -- Jackie Robinson, Sam Jethroe and Marvin Williams -- but do not sign any of them.
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