Bill Hallahan, on the way to becoming the National League strikeout leader, fans 12 as the Cards beat the Cubs 8 – 3.
Bill Hallahan, on the way to becoming the National League strikeout leader, fans 12 as the Cards beat the Cubs 8 – 3.
With a chance to pick up a game and a half on the leading Cubs, the Giants edge the Braves, 4 – 3, in the opener a doubleheader before 40,000 fans at the Polo Grounds. In the second game, Mel Ott hits a double and three consecutive home runs to drive in six runs, but the Braves counter with a homer by George Sisler and two by slugging rookie Wally Berger among their 18 hits. Ott is the 4th major leaguer to hit three straight homers, joining Goose Goslin (August 19, 1930), Carl Reynolds (July 2, 1930), George Kelly(September 17, 1923), and Cap Anson (August 6, 1884). The final score is Boston 14, New York, 10.
With a chance to pick up a game and a half on the leading Cubs, the Giants edge the Braves, 4 – 3, in the opener a doubleheader before 40,000 fans at the Polo Grounds. In the second game, Mel Ott hits a double and three consecutive home runs to drive in six runs, but the Braves counter with a homer by George Sisler and two by slugging rookie Wally Berger among their 18 hits. Ott is the 4th major leaguer to hit three straight homers, joining Goose Goslin (August 19, 1930), Carl Reynolds (July 2, 1930), George Kelly(September 17, 1923), and Cap Anson (August 6, 1884). The final score is Boston 14, New York, 10.
1930 – At Ebbets Field, the Robins roll up a football-like score when they tally 23 hits, including round trippers by Babe Herman, Glenn Wright, and Rube Bressler, to stomp the Phils, 14 – 3.
1930 – At Ebbets Field, the Robins roll up a football-like score when they tally 23 hits, including round trippers by Babe Herman, Glenn Wright, and Rube Bressler, to stomp the Phils, 14 – 3.
New York’s Carl Hubbell loses to Brooklyn, 1 – 0, giving up a run in the 9th. With a runner on third base, King Carl walks two intentionally and then walks in the winning run. Giant coach Dave Bancroft argues the call with umpire Lou Jorda so loudly that he is suspended for three games.
New York’s Carl Hubbell loses to Brooklyn, 1 – 0, giving up a run in the 9th. With a runner on third base, King Carl walks two intentionally and then walks in the winning run. Giant coach Dave Bancroft argues the call with umpire Lou Jorda so loudly that he is suspended for three games.
Hack Wilson returns to the Cubs lineup and drives in six runs on his 45th and 46th homers of the year to lead Chicago over the Cardinals, 16 – 4. For August, Hack hits 13 homers and drives in 53 runs.
Hack Wilson returns to the Cubs lineup and drives in six runs on his 45th and 46th homers of the year to lead Chicago over the Cardinals, 16 – 4. For August, Hack hits 13 homers and drives in 53 runs.
In the Cubs’ second successive extra-inning game, Pat Malone beats Burleigh Grimes, 9 – 8, in 13 innings, to halt the Cardinals’ 9-game win streak. With captain Charlie Grimmout of the lineup with a spike wound, the Cubs sign George Kelly, released a month earlier by Reds.
In the Cubs’ second successive extra-inning game, Pat Malone beats Burleigh Grimes, 9 – 8, in 13 innings, to halt the Cardinals’ 9-game win streak. With captain Charlie Grimmout of the lineup with a spike wound, the Cubs sign George Kelly, released a month earlier by Reds.
A little comedy is injected into an 11-inning, 9 – 8 Braves victory over the Phillies. The Braves’ Rabbit Maranville makes the 3rd out of the 4th inning in a steal attempt at second base. He argues vigorously and at length. Fresco Thompson of the Phils finally tires of it, picks up the scrappy little guy and carries him to his position at SS.
A little comedy is injected into an 11-inning, 9 – 8 Braves victory over the Phillies. The Braves’ Rabbit Maranville makes the 3rd out of the 4th inning in a steal attempt at second base. He argues vigorously and at length. Fresco Thompson of the Phils finally tires of it, picks up the scrappy little guy and carries him to his position at SS.
White Sox P Pat Caraway shuts out the Indians, 3 – 0, but he has to go 13 innings to do it.
White Sox P Pat Caraway shuts out the Indians, 3 – 0, but he has to go 13 innings to do it.
The Cards outlast the league-leading Cubs, 8 – 7, in a 20-inning game at Wrigley Field. Andy High’s single scores the winning run, even though High is tagged out trying to reach second base. Taylor Douthit’s run is ruled to have scored before the out. Hack Wilson leaves the game with a strained back after a big swing.
The Cards outlast the league-leading Cubs, 8 – 7, in a 20-inning game at Wrigley Field. Andy High’s single scores the winning run, even though High is tagged out trying to reach second base. Taylor Douthit’s run is ruled to have scored before the out. Hack Wilson leaves the game with a strained back after a big swing.
Brooklyn beats up on Giants ace Carl Hubbell, scoring seven runs in the 6th inning, en route to a win, 8 – 7. Dazzy Vance is the victor.
Brooklyn beats up on Giants ace Carl Hubbell, scoring seven runs in the 6th inning, en route to a win, 8 – 7. Dazzy Vance is the victor.
