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English: Historical Marker at Ferndale Fireman's Park ballfields. Inscription reads: "Joseph C. Oeschger Field. Dedicated to Joseph Carl Oeschger in recognition of his contribution to sports and to the youth who participate. An all around athlete who began his career in Ferndale, he went on to professional baseball where he distinguished himself as a major league pitcher for 12 years, on May 1, 1920, he set a record never equaled by pitching the longest game ever played. He, and the opposing pitcher, pitched a full 26 innings before the game was called because of darkness. Longest Major League Game Score by Innings - Joseph C. Oeschger - Boston Braves 000 001 000 000 000 000 000 000 00....- Leon Cadore - Brooklyn Dodgers 000 010 000 000 000 000 000 000 00....- Dedicated by the Native Sons of the Golden West, Richard L. Barnes Grand President, May 1, 1977"
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16 October 2012

40°34'24.600"N, 124°15'56.200"W

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