Novotney\'s partial season with the 1949 Cubs included two standout back-to-back games against the New York Giants at Wrigley Field. On June 25, Novotney singled twice in three at bats, driving in three runs and providing the margin in a 4–1 Cub victory. The following day, he was a perfect three-for-three off the Giants\' Dave Koslo, but New York prevailed, 6–2.\n', '

In his MLB career, Novotney made 18 total hits (including two doubles and one triple) in 67 at-bats.\n', '

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