Walter Johnson wins another 1 – 0 battle, this one over the Yankees, for his third straight shutout and 97th in all. Johnson strikes out 9. Waite Hoyt losses a tough one, allowing just two hits in the first eight innings. Earl Smith’s double in the ninth drives home the winner.

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Walter Johnson wins another 1 – 0 battle, this one over the Yankees, for his third straight shutout and 97th in all. Johnson strikes out 9. Waite Hoyt losses a tough one, allowing just two hits in the first eight innings. Earl Smith’s double in the ninth drives home the winner.

White Sox catcher Ray Schalk hits for the cycle against the Tigers. He’s just the second major league catcher to cycle.

White Sox catcher Ray Schalk hits for the cycle against the Tigers. He’s just the second major league catcher to cycle.

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On June 27, 1922 White Sox catcher Ray Schalk hits for the cycle against the Tigers. He’s just the second major league catcher to cycle. Ray Schalk Hits Hard. Ty Cobb employed two hurlers and both found trouble in the same person. He was Mr. Schalk.. The little fellow slammed one over the fence on Howard Ehmke in the third after Mostil had…

Mel Parnell Career Highlights

Mel Parnell Career Highlights

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Mel Parnell Career Highlights Position: Pitcher Bats: Left  •  Throws: Left 6-0, 180lb (183cm, 81kg) Born: June 13, 1922 in New Orleans, LA Died: March 20, 2012  in New Orleans, LA Buried: Metairie Cemetery, New Orleans, LA High School: Peters HS (New Orleans, LA) Debut: April 20, 1947 (7,966th in MLB history) vs. WSH 7.0 IP, 6 H, 2 SO, 1 BB, 2 ER, L Last Game: September 29, 1956 vs. NYY 6.0 IP, 7…

1922 – Hub Pruett of the St. Louis Browns strikes out Babe Ruth three consecutive times as St. Louis beat the New York Yankees, 7 – 1.

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1922 – Hub Pruett of the St. Louis Browns strikes out Babe Ruth three consecutive times as St. Louis beat the New York Yankees, 7 – 1.

Browns owner Phil Ball is struck on the cheek, giving him a mild concussion and requiring 4 stitches

Browns owner Phil Ball is struck on the cheek, giving him a mild concussion and requiring 4 stitches

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On June 11, 1922 Insisting on another start‚ Urban Shocker is again beaten by the Yankees‚ 8 – 4. New York scores 3 in the 7th on a walk‚ 3 hits‚ and a Ken Williams throwing error. Gene Robertson‚ a substitute, adds the game’s topper in the 7th when he lifts a high fly behind the Browns’ dugout and the ball strikes owner Phil Ball on…

In St. Louis‚ Babe Ruth’s 2-run homer in the 3rd‚ off Urban Shocker‚ ties the game. Shocker then plunks Frank Baker‚ and a double‚ single‚ two errors on the same play‚ and a sacrifice fly score 4 more. Shocker then sends Carl Mays sprawling on three straight pitches before walking him‚ and fires his first pitch right at Whitey Witt. The Yanks score 6 off Shocker‚ and another 6 off relievers to win‚ 14 – 5. A foul fly in the 7th beans St. Louis owner Phil Ball‚ sitting behind the dugout. He has a slight concussion and requires four stitches.

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On June 10, 1922 In St. Louis‚ Babe Ruth’s 2-run homer in the 3rd‚ off Urban Shocker‚ ties the game. Shocker then plunks Frank Baker‚ and a double‚ single‚ two errors on the same play‚ and a sacrifice fly score 4 more. Shocker then sends Carl Mays sprawling on three straight pitches before walking him‚ and fires his first pitch…