SEPTEMBER 1, 1909
Bill O’Hara becomes the first pinch runner to steal two bases in the same inning in the Giants’ 9-6 victory over St. Louis at the Polo Grounds. The Giants’ outfielder, who will swipe 31 bases this season, will duplicate the feat tomorrow off the same team. (Nationalpastime.com)

SEPTEMBER 1, 1947
The Giants break the 1936 Yankees record for the most home runs hit in a season by a team. The three Polo Grounds homers today raise the total to 185 and New York will finish the season with 221 round-trippers. (Nationalpastime.com)