Sam Breadon buys a controlling interest of 72% in the St. Louis Cardinals. He and Branch Rickey, who owns the rest of the stock, will combine to create one of baseball’s most successful operations. Breadon demotes Rickey to vice-president, but allows him to remain as field manager.

Hasty makes wasty as Cleveland hits a major league record-tying four triples in the 5th off the A’s Bob Hasty and roll over Philadelphia, 14 – 4. George Uhle is the winner.