On July 1, 1953, the Dodgers beat the Phillies 5-4 WP Johnny Podres (3-2) over Robin Roberts (12-6) in front of 19,376 fans at Ebbets Field. The win gave the Dodgers a half game lead over the Milwaukee Braves. Smokey Burgess hit a Home Run off Billy Loes in the losing effort.Richie Ashburn was 2 for 5 with 1 run.Eddie Waitkus was 2 for 4.Jackie Robinson was 1 for 3 with 2 walks.He had a double off of Robin Roberts.Other Dodgers with doubles include, Carl Furillo, Pee Wee Reese, Roy Campanella, and George Shuba.Rube Walker and Carl Furillo #84 hit Homers in the game.Action packed game scored program/scorecard is just waiting for a place in your collection.
