2B Max Bishop and 3B Sammy Hale, the first two men in the A’s batting order, draw 8 of the 9 walks issued by New York pitchers in the A’s 10 – 3 win. A .271 hitter for 12 years, “Camera Eye” Bishop will draw 1,153 bases on balls, giving him a walk percentage of .204, which is higher than Babe Ruth’s and just behind Ted Williams’s .207.

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2B Max Bishop and 3B Sammy Hale, the first two men in the A’s batting order, draw 8 of the 9 walks issued by New York pitchers in the A’s 10 – 3 win. A .271 hitter for 12 years, “Camera Eye” Bishop will draw 1,153 bases on balls, giving him a walk percentage of .204, which is higher than Babe Ruth’s and just behind Ted Williams’s .207.

In a matchup at the Polo Grounds, Giants’ right-hander Virgil Barnes faces his older sibling, Jesse, marking the first time brothers have started against one another in major league history. Neither of Luther and Sade’s sons gets the victory, but Jesse will be tagged with the loss when New York beats his Braves, 11-7.

ByTom

In a matchup at the Polo Grounds, Giants’ right-hander Virgil Barnes faces his older sibling, Jesse, marking the first time brothers have started against one another in major league history. Neither of Luther and Sade’s sons gets the victory, but Jesse will be tagged with the loss when New York beats his Braves, 11-7.

Relief pitcher Emil Yde’s double ties the score in the ninth inningand triple in the 14th frame beats the Cubs

Relief pitcher Emil Yde’s double ties the score in the ninth inningand triple in the 14th frame beats the Cubs

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Pirates left-hander Emil Yde’s double ties the score in the ninth inning. Five innings later, the Pittsburgh reliever’s triple in the 14th frame beats the Cubs at Forbes Field, 8-7.

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6/19/1924 – With the Giants playing the Braves in Boston, the home team mixed up their batting order at the start of the game. After the leadoff batter had grounded out, Ray Powell came to the plate one spot early and also grounded out. The Giants pointed that out to Umpire Hank O’Day and he declared the proper batter, Les Mann, out and the inning over. The Giants beat the Braves, 4-1.

ByTom

6/19/1924 – With the Giants playing the Braves in Boston, the home team mixed up their batting order at the start of the game. After the leadoff batter had grounded out, Ray Powell came to the plate one spot early and also grounded out. The Giants pointed that out to Umpire Hank O’Day and he declared the proper batter, Les Mann, out and the inning over. The Giants beat the Braves, 4-1.

After Bob Meusel is plunked on the back by Bert Cole, the Yankee outfielder hurls his bat at the Detroit southpaw and charges the mound. The resulting ninth-inning melee includes players, fans, and the police, and when ump Billy Evans is unable to clear the field after nearly a thirty minute delay, he forfeits the game to New York, 10-6.

ByTom

On June 13 1924, After Bob Meusel is plunked on the back by Bert Cole, the Yankee outfielder hurls his bat at the Detroit southpaw and charges the mound. The resulting ninth-inning melee includes players, fans, and the police, and when ump Billy Evans is unable to clear the field after nearly a thirty minute…

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6/1/1924 – The Reds confused their lineup in a home game against the Cardinals. Hughie Critz, in his second major league game, was listed batting seventh, However, he batted sixth the first time through the order and singled to CF. The Redbirds pointed out the batting out of turn and Boob Fowler was called out.

ByTom

6/1/1924 – The Reds confused their lineup in a home game against the Cardinals. Hughie Critz, in his second major league game, was listed batting seventh, However, he batted sixth the first time through the order and singled to CF. The Redbirds pointed out the batting out of turn and Boob Fowler was called out.