Belt game 8,924 · August 1, 1940
Chicago White Sox take the belt
Chicago White Sox beat Philadelphia Athletics 5–4 at home to start reign 4,110 of the MLB belt, the 269th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Athletics had held it since July 31, 1940, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Chicago White Sox held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Minnesota Twins on August 4, 1940.
4,110Reign number
269Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held
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