Complex sentence: From 1894-1953, playing the game on Thanksgiving day became a rivalry tradition, and due to high civic interest and large crowds, was often held at larger Cleveland city venues including League Park and Cleveland Municipal Stadium.
Split into simpler sentences: From 1894-1953, playing the game often on Thanksgiving day becoming a rivalry tradition. Due to high civic interest and large crowds, the games were often held at larger Cleveland city venues, such as League Park and Cleveland Municipal Stadium.