Written By Bruce Weirauch
June 5, 1942 The Brooklyn Dodgers defeat the ChicagoCubs in the 1st game of a doubleheader. In game 2, Phil Cavaretta drives in 3 of the Cubs 4 runs. Stan Hack scores 3 of the Cubs 4 runs. Hi Bithorn comes into the game in relief and pitches 3 scoreless and hitless innings, striking out 5 Dodgers. Phil Cavaretta gets the walk-off double, scoring Stan Hack as the Cubs split this doubleheade Slugger Jimmie Foxx makes his Cubs debut in game 1