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20th All-Star Game: Slaughter leads NL with bat and glove

National League 5, American League 1

A game-by-game countdown to the 87th All-Star Game, July 12 at Petco Park, from the first All-Star Game in Chicago to the 2015 contest in Cincinnati.

July 14, 1953, Crosley Field, Cincinnati

Starting pitchers: Billy Pierce, White Sox; Robin Roberts, Phillies.

Managers: Casey Stengel, Yankees; Charlie Dressen, Dodgers.

Highlight: Cardinals outfielder Enos Slaughter had a standout game at the plate but was even better in the field. Slaughter was 2-for-3 with an RBI and two runs scored.