Pie Traynor

Pirates third baseman Pie Traynor hits the eventual game-winning homers in both ends of a doubleheader

ByTom

Pirates third baseman Pie Traynor hits the eventual game-winning homers in both ends of a doubleheader. The future Hall Famer’s ninth-inning home run beats Philadelphia in the opener, 2-1, and the Massachusetts native also provides the winning margin in the nightcap with a three-run round-tripper in the top of the 13th inning in the team’s 16-15 victory over the A’s at the Baker Bowl.

In the first night game ever played by a major league team, the American Association’s Indianapolis Indians defeat the Reds 17-5

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In the first night game ever played by a major league team, the American Association’s Indianapolis Indians defeat the Reds in an exhibition game, 17-5. The big floodlights used to illuminate West Washington Street Park make it difficult for the players to judge distances when fielding balls in play.