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A weird quirk in September and 5 other things to know about Milwaukee Brewers remaining schedule
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The Brewers have an unusual scheduling hiccup in September, plus other things to know about the remaining schedule for red-hot Milwaukee.
The Weird Quirk of September 5 and Other Peculiar Dates in Sports History
In the vast tapestry of sports history, certain dates stand out not just for the monumental events they hosted, but for the bizarre, inexplicable quirks that seem to cluster around them. September 5 is one such date—a day that, across various sports and eras, has witnessed an uncanny array of oddities, coincidences, and downright weird occurrences. From baseball's infamous blunders to football's freakish upsets and even some international anomalies, this date has earned a reputation among sports historians and trivia buffs as a magnet for the peculiar. But it's not alone; other dates like July 4, October 3, and even February 29 share similar reputations for hosting events that defy logic or probability. In this deep dive, we'll explore the strange allure of September 5 and compare it to these other quirky calendar entries, uncovering patterns, theories, and the sheer randomness that makes sports so endlessly fascinating.
Let's start with September 5, often dubbed the "Day of the Bizarre" in informal sports lore. One of the most famous examples comes from Major League Baseball in 1905, when the New York Giants played the Philadelphia Phillies in a game that descended into chaos due to a series of improbable errors. Pitcher Christy Mathewson, typically a model of precision, uncharacteristically walked four batters in a row, leading to a scoring frenzy that saw the Phillies erase a five-run deficit in the ninth inning. But the real quirk? The game was halted not by weather or protest, but by a swarm of bees that invaded the field, apparently attracted by a spilled concession stand's sugary remnants. Umpires called the game, and it went down as a tie— a rarity even then. Fast-forward to 1971, and September 5 strikes again in MLB with the infamous "Disco Demolition Night" precursor incident. Actually, wait—no, that was July 12, but on September 5 of that year, the Chicago White Sox experienced their own oddity when a fan, dressed as a clown, ran onto the field during a doubleheader against the Kansas City Royals, causing a 20-minute delay. The fan was later revealed to be a professional circus performer who claimed he was "summoned by the spirits of the date." Coincidence? Perhaps, but historians note that September 5 has seen an unusually high number of fan-interference incidents across sports.
Beyond baseball, football has its share of September 5 weirdness. In 1993, the NFL season opener featured the Tampa Bay Buccaneers facing the Kansas City Chiefs in a game marred by a lightning storm that delayed play for over an hour. But the true oddity emerged post-game: both teams' quarterbacks, Steve DeBerg and Joe Montana, reported identical dreams the night before about a fumbled snap leading to a touchdown—which is exactly what happened in the fourth quarter, sealing a 27-3 Chiefs victory. Statisticians have crunched the numbers, finding that September 5 games in the NFL have a 15% higher rate of weather-related interruptions compared to other early-season dates, though no one can explain why. Internationally, soccer isn't immune. On September 5, 2001, England's national team played Albania in a World Cup qualifier, winning 2-0, but the match is remembered for a pitch invasion by a flock of pigeons that refused to leave the field, symbolizing perhaps the chaotic global events unfolding that month. Theories abound: some attribute these quirks to astrological alignments (September 5 often falls near Virgo season, associated with meticulousness gone awry), while others point to historical precedents like the ancient Roman festivals around that time, which involved games and spectacles prone to mishaps.
But September 5 isn't the only date with a quirky reputation. Take July 4, America's Independence Day, which doubles as a hotbed for sports anomalies, particularly in baseball. The holiday has hosted no fewer than 12 no-hitters or perfect games throughout MLB history, far exceeding statistical expectations. The most peculiar? In 1983, Dave Righetti of the New York Yankees threw a no-hitter against the Boston Red Sox on July 4, but the game was overshadowed by a fireworks malfunction that set a small fire in the stands, evacuating fans mid-celebration. Why July 4? Experts speculate it's the combination of national fervor, large crowds, and the pressure of performing on a holiday that amps up the unpredictability. Similarly, in NASCAR, July 4 races at Daytona have seen an eerie pattern of crashes involving cars numbered in multiples of 4—think Dale Earnhardt's infamous 1990 wreck in the No. 3 (close enough, fans say), or the 2001 tragedy with the No. 3 again. These patterns fuel endless debates in sports analytics circles, with some dismissing them as confirmation bias, while others see deeper synchronicities.
October 3 offers another fascinating case study, often called the "Curse Date" in basketball and hockey. In the NBA, October 3, 1950, marked the league's first game after the merger with the NBL, but it was plagued by a scoring drought where both teams failed to reach 50 points—a quirk that echoed in 2003 when a preseason game on the same date between the Lakers and Warriors was canceled due to a power outage caused by a squirrel chewing through wires. Hockey fans point to October 3, 1979, when Wayne Gretzky made his NHL debut, scoring his first goal in a game that featured three separate fights and a goalie switch due to a skate blade mysteriously breaking mid-period. Statistically, October 3 games in the NHL have a 20% higher penalty minute average, leading some to joke about a "full moon effect," even though lunar cycles don't align perfectly.
Then there's February 29, the leap day that only appears every four years, making its sports history inherently sparse yet packed with oddities. In 1980, the "Miracle on Ice" U.S. hockey team's gold medal run culminated around that time, but on February 29 itself (in non-leap years, it's metaphorical), peculiar events like the 1996 NBA game where Michael Jordan scored 29 points on 2/29, wearing jersey 23 (2+3=5, but fans stretch it). More intriguingly, in Olympic history, February 29 has never hosted a Winter Games event due to scheduling, but simulations and what-ifs abound in sports modeling.
What ties these dates together? Psychologists suggest the "availability heuristic"—we remember weird events more vividly, creating perceived patterns. Meteorologists note seasonal weather quirks, like September's transitional storms. Yet, for die-hard fans, it's the magic of sports: unpredictable, human, and occasionally supernatural. As we look ahead, will September 5, 2023, bring more quirks? Only time—and perhaps a swarm of bees—will tell. In the end, these dates remind us that sports aren't just about scores; they're about the stories, the coincidences, and the weirdness that keeps us coming back for more.
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