As part of Cleveland’s 125th anniversary celebration, Cy Young, 54, makes a two-inning appearance on the mound in an old-timers’ game. Chief Zimmer, 60, is his catcher.
John McGraw buys OF Irish Meusel, who is hitting .353 but has been suspended by the Phillies for lackadaisical play. McGraw gives up three bench warmers and $30,000. The Giants take three from the Reds and go into the National League lead for the first time. They will fall back by seven games before coming on with a rush in September.
1921 – Max Carey flags down 11 flies in centerfield in the Pirates’ 6 – 3 win over New York, tying three others for the National League record.
The Indians and the Yankees bang out 16 doubles collectively to establish a new American League record. The Tribe, with nine of the two-baggers, beat the Bronx Bombers in Cleveland’s League Park, 17-8.
Red Faber wins his 20th game, but it is not easy. He goes 14 innings before edging the A’s, 2 – 1. There will be five 20-game winners in the American League, and 4 in the National League this season.
At Navin Field in Detroit, Babe Ruth becomes the all-time home run leader when he hits his 139th career blast as a major leaguer. The Yankee slugger’s 36th homer of the season, a mammoth shot that travels over 500 feet, puts him ahead of Roger Connor, who connected for 138 round-trippers during his 18 years in the National League.
The Black Sox trial begins in Chicago.
At age 63, Arthur Irwin, pioneer player, manager, and executive who began in the National League in 1880, jumps to his death from a ship in the Atlantic Ocean.
On July 12, 1921, Babe Ruth of the New York Yankees hits his 137th career home run, moving past fellow Hall of Famer Roger Connor on the all-time list. Connor hit 136 home runs during his career-all during the 19th century.
test Hal Gregg Essentials Positions:Bats: R Throws: RHeight: 75 Weight: 195Born: Monday, July 11, 1921 in Anaheim, CA USADied: 5 13 1991 in Bishop, CA USADebut: 8/18/1943Last Game: 8/17/1952Full Name: Harold Dana Gregg Notable Events and Chronology for Career Biography We often read or hear about pitchers developing arm strength and accuracy in their…
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