There is an unassisted triple play for the second consecutive day in the major leagues.

There is an unassisted triple play for the second consecutive day in the major leagues.

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There is an unassisted triple play for the second consecutive day in the major leagues. During the 9th inning of a game at Tiger Stadium, Detroit first baseman Johnny Neuncompletes the rare play by catching a Homer Summa line drive, tagging Charlie Jamieson between first and second, and then touching second before Glenn Myatt can return. Detroit beats the Indians, 1 – 0.

In his first appearance of the season, Walter Johnson pitches the last shutout of his major league career, number 110, in a Washington Senators 3 – 0 victory over the Boston Red Sox.

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In his first appearance of the season, Walter Johnson pitches the last shutout of his major league career, number 110, in a Washington Senators 3 – 0 victory over the Boston Red Sox.

Pittsburgh Pirates, shortstop Jimmy Cooney of the Chicago Cubs turns unassisted triple play

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In the fourth inning of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, shortstop Jimmy Cooney of the Chicago Cubs catches a line drive off Paul Waner, steps on second base to retire Lloyd Waner and then tags Clyde Barnhart coming from first base for an unassisted triple play. This is the second time Cooney has participated in an unassisted triple play; the first time came as a victim in Glenn Wright’s triple killing on May 7, 1925.

In a loosely played game at Yankee Stadium‚ the Yanks swamp the Red Sox‚ 15 – 7‚ scoring 7 runs in the 8th inning. Babe Ruth propels his 13th homer‚ off Danny MacFayden‚ while Johnny Grabowski is 4 for 4 with a walk. Dutch Ruether is ineffective‚ serving up gopher balls to the Bosox’s Grover Hartley in the 2nd and Fred Haney in the 3rd. The Sox give it back in the 4th with 3 walks‚ 2 errors‚ a single by Bob Meusel and a double by Mark Koenig‚ to make 4 runs. Ted Wingfield‚ pitching two-thirds of the 4th‚ takes the loss.

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In a loosely played game at Yankee Stadium‚ the Yanks swamp the Red Sox‚ 15 – 7‚ scoring 7 runs in the 8th inning. Babe Ruth propels his 13th homer‚ off Danny MacFayden‚ while Johnny Grabowski is 4 for 4 with a walk. Dutch Ruether is ineffective‚ serving up gopher balls to the Bosox’s Grover Hartley in the 2nd and Fred Haney in the 3rd. The Sox give it back in the 4th with 3 walks‚ 2 errors‚ a single by Bob Meusel and a double by Mark Koenig‚ to make 4 runs. Ted Wingfield‚ pitching two-thirds of the 4th‚ takes the loss.

In his first starting assignment for the Yankees, Wilcy Moore loses a heartbreaker to the Senators, 3 – 2, in the nitecap of a doubleheader. Lou Gehrig is spiked at first base by Bucky Harris as Firpo Marberry scores the winning run. The Yankees win the opener, 8 – 2, as Babe Ruth hits his 12th home run of the year, a three-run shot. Tris Speaker plays most of Game One for the Senators despite fracturing his left thumb in batting practice.

In his first starting assignment for the Yankees, Wilcy Moore loses a heartbreaker to the Senators, 3 – 2, in the nitecap of a doubleheader. Lou Gehrig is spiked at first base by Bucky Harris as Firpo Marberry scores the winning run. The Yankees win the opener, 8 – 2, as Babe Ruth hits his 12th home run of the year, a three-run shot. Tris Speaker plays most of Game One for the Senators despite fracturing his left thumb in batting practice.

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In his first starting assignment for the Yankees, Wilcy Moore loses a heartbreaker to the Senators, 3 – 2, in the nitecap of a doubleheader. Lou Gehrig is spiked at first base by Bucky Harris as Firpo Marberry scores the winning run. The Yankees win the opener, 8 – 2, as Babe Ruth hits his 12th home run of the year, a three-run shot. Tris Speaker plays most of Game One for the Senators despite fracturing his left thumb in batting practice.

It is George Burns Day in Cleveland as he is presented with a diploma as the MVP of 1926, a silver bat containing $1,150 in cash, and an automobile. Burns has a pair of doubles but the visiting Yankees win, 6 – 4, in 12 innings.

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It is George Burns Day in Cleveland as he is presented with a diploma as the MVP of 1926, a silver bat containing $1,150 in cash, and an automobile. Burns has a pair of doubles but the visiting Yankees win, 6 – 4, in 12 innings.

The Cubs move into first place in the National League when a 9-run 9th inning gives them a 11 – 6 win and doubleheader sweep at Brooklyn. Chicago takes the opener, 6 – 4. For the second day in a row, a disputed call – this one by Frank Wilson – causes fans to stop the game. Meanwhile, the Pirates are beating New York for the third straight game, 5 – 3.

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The Cubs move into first place in the National League when a 9-run 9th inning gives them a 11 – 6 win and doubleheader sweep at Brooklyn. Chicago takes the opener, 6 – 4. For the second day in a row, a disputed call – this one by Frank Wilson – causes fans to stop the game. Meanwhile, the Pirates are beating New York for the third straight game, 5 – 3.

Chicago White Sox players give their former manager Eddie Collins a wristwatch and diamond stickpin on his return to Chicago with the A’s

Chicago White Sox players give their former manager Eddie Collins a wristwatch and diamond stickpin on his return to Chicago with the A’s

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May 19, 1927 – Chicago White Sox players give their former manager Eddie Collins a wristwatch and diamond stickpin on his return to Chicago with the Philadelphia A’s‚ then win 3-0 behind Tommy Thomas’ 6th straight win. In addition to new Sox manager Ray Schalk‚ there are three ex-Sox managers present: the A’s Eddie Collins…