Sept. 29, 1914

In mid-July, in last place in the National League, they were the Boston Braves. By the end of the year, they would be known as the Miracle Braves after winning the World Series.

Today, they clinch their first pennant this century with a 3-2 victory, their fourth straight win over the Chicago Cubs. Managed by George Stallings, they finish the season on a 60-16 spurt to go 94-59 and win the pennant by 10½ games over the New York Giants. Dick Rudolph and "Seattle Bill" James, a pair of 26-game winners, led the pitching staff. No Braves hitter had more than the 78 RBI put up by Rabbit Maranville, who led NL shortstops in assists, putouts and double plays.