In front of a major league record crowd of 80,184, the Indians play their first game at Lakefront Stadium, losing to Philadelphia and Lefty Grove, 1-0.

In front of a major league record crowd of 80,184, the Indians play their first game at Lakefront Stadium, losing to Philadelphia and Lefty Grove, 1-0.

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In front of a major league record crowd of 80,184, the Indians play their first game at Lakefront Stadium, losing to Philadelphia and Lefty Grove, 1-0. Except for the 1933 season, the Tribe, who prefer League Park, will not play a full schedule at their new colossal horseshoe home until 1947, when the ballpark will become known as Cleveland Municipal Stadium.

1932 – Cleveland P Wes Ferrell makes 10 assists in a 12-inning game, but loses to the White Sox, 6 – 5. The record in both leagues is 12.

1932 – Cleveland P Wes Ferrell makes 10 assists in a 12-inning game, but loses to the White Sox, 6 – 5. The record in both leagues is 12.

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1932 – Cleveland P Wes Ferrell makes 10 assists in a 12-inning game, but loses to the White Sox, 6 – 5. The record in both leagues is 12.

1932 – Washington 3B Ossie Bluege equals the American League record with five walks in the first game of a doubleheader won by Detroit, 8 – 6 and 2 – 1.

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1932 – Washington 3B Ossie Bluege equals the American League record with five walks in the first game of a doubleheader won by Detroit, 8 – 6 and 2 – 1.

Tommy Thomas collects his third victory in three days, all against the same team, when the Senators rout St. Louis at Griffith Stadium, 11-0. The 32 year-old right-hander, who will defeat the Browns a total of seven times this season, picked up two of three wins of the streak as a reliever, prior to going the distance in today’s contest.

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Tommy Thomas collects his third victory in three days, all against the same team, when the Senators rout St. Louis at Griffith Stadium, 11-0. The 32 year-old right-hander, who will defeat the Browns a total of seven times this season, picked up two of three wins of the streak as a reliever, prior to going the distance in today’s contest.

Satchel Paige pitches the first no-hitter in Greenlee Field as the Pittsburgh Crawfords defeat the New York Black Yankees, 6 – 0.
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Satchel Paige pitches the first no-hitter in Greenlee Field as the Pittsburgh Crawfords defeat the New York Black Yankees, 6 – 0.

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In the second game of a doubleheader, Satchel Paige pitches the first no-hitter in Greenlee Field as the Pittsburgh Crawfords defeat the New York Black Yankees, 6 – 0. Three Hall of Famers support Paige: Oscar Charleston at first base, Judy Johnson at third, and Josh Gibson in left field. Ted Radcliffe, who pitched in the first game, is behind the plate for Paige’s gem.

Jimmie Foxx
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Philadelphia A’s and Cleveland Indians score 35 runs in an 18-inning game

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On July 10, 1932, the Philadelphia A’s and Cleveland Indians score 35 runs in an 18-inning game. The A’s win, 18-17, as Jimmie Foxx ties an American League record with 16 total bases, and hits 3 homeruns and drives in 8. After Philadelphia starter Lew Krausse is knocked out in the 1st inning, , A’s…