1929 – Phils outfielder Chuck Klein hits home run number 42, tying Mel Ott and equaling Rogers Hornsby’s National League record. He’ll hit one more to top the NL with 43.

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1929 – Phils outfielder Chuck Klein hits home run number 42, tying Mel Ott and equaling Rogers Hornsby’s National League record. He’ll hit one more to top the NL with 43.

During the fifth inning of the Red Sox-Yankee contest at Fenway Park, all the players are summoned to home plate and are told a telegram had just arrived announcing the death of New York manager Miller Huggins. The crowd rises and the centerfield flag lowered to half-staff when home plate umpire Bill McGowan requests a moment of silence in memory of the Bronx Bomber skipper.

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During the fifth inning of the Red Sox-Yankee contest at Fenway Park, all the players are summoned to home plate and are told a telegram had just arrived announcing the death of New York manager Miller Huggins. The crowd rises and the centerfield flag lowered to half-staff when home plate umpire Bill McGowan requests a moment of silence in memory of the Bronx Bomber skipper.

The Giants sweep the Braves, 5 – 4 and 6 – 5, as Mel Ott hits a homer in each game, his 41st and 42nd home runs of the year. This ties Rogers Hornsby’s National League mark set on this day in 1922.

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The Giants sweep the Braves, 5 – 4 and 6 – 5, as Mel Ott hits a homer in each game, his 41st and 42nd home runs of the year. This ties Rogers Hornsby’s National League mark set on this day in 1922.

Joe Sewell sets a major league record by playing in his 115th consecutive game without striking out. The Indian third baseman will be fanned only four times in 578 at-bats this season.

Joe Sewell sets a major league record by playing in his 115th consecutive game without striking out. The Indian third baseman will be fanned only four times in 578 at-bats this season.

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Joe Sewell sets a major league record by playing in his 115th consecutive game without striking out. The Indian third baseman will be fanned only four times in 578 at-bats this season.

Cincinnati outfielder Evar Swanson breaks Hans Lobart’s record of 13.8 seconds set earlier in the year as he completes the 360-foot dash in 13.3 seconds

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Between games of a twin bill, the Reds entertain the fans by sponsoring a base-circling contest with the winning player receiving $75 in prize money. Cincinnati outfielder Evar Swanson breaks Hans Lobart’s record of 13.8 seconds set earlier in the year as he completes the 360-foot dash in 13.3 seconds, according to official AAU timers who officiated the race.

In the first game of a holiday doubleheader, Senator shortstop Joe Cronin completes the third cycle in franchise history, collecting five hits in the team’s 10-7 victory over the Red Sox at Fenway Park. In 1940, the 22 year-old infielder will accomplish the feat for the Red Sox against the Tigers at Briggs at Briggs Stadium.

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In the first game of a holiday doubleheader, Senator shortstop Joe Cronin completes the third cycle in franchise history, collecting five hits in the team’s 10-7 victory over the Red Sox at Fenway Park. In 1940, the 22 year-old infielder will accomplish the feat for the Red Sox against the Tigers at Briggs at Briggs Stadium.