The New York Yankees are out of first place for the first time in 2 years
1928 – The New York Yankees are out of first place for the first time since May 1926 as they lose to the Boston Red Sox in the morning Patriots Day game at Fenway Park.
Boston Braves pitcher Charlie Robertson has his glove removed from the game by umpire Charlie Moran after the Brooklyn Robinscomplain the ball is acting strangely. The Boston hurler still manages to win, 3 – 2.
Boston Braves pitcher Charlie Robertson has his glove removed from the game by umpire Charlie Moran after the Brooklyn Robinscomplain the ball is acting strangely. The Boston hurler still manages to win, 3 – 2.
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Grover Cleveland Alexander opens his 18th season by shutting out the Pittsburgh Pirates, 5 – 0.
1928 – St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Grover Cleveland Alexander opens his 18th season by shutting out the Pittsburgh Pirates, 5 – 0.
John McGraw of the Giants and Jack Slattery from the Boston Braves on opening day
On April 11, 1928 John McGraw of the Giants and Jack Slattery from the Boston Braves on opening day. the Giants take care of the Braves 5-2, Braves starter Bob Smith takes the loss and proves all the runs for the Braves with a 2 run homer. Edd Roush, Shanty Hogan and Andy Cohen leads…
Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker both start on Opening Day for the A’s. The 8-3 loss to New York at Shibe Park marks the first time the future Hall of Famers have played as teammates in a game.
Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker both start on Opening Day for the A’s. The 8-3 loss to New York at Shibe Park marks the first time the future Hall of Famers have played as teammates in a game.
Playing in the Philadelphia city series between the A’s and the Phillies‚ Ty Cobb makes an unassisted double play.
Playing in the Philadelphia city series between the A’s and the Phillies‚ Ty Cobb makes an unassisted double play.
