The New York Yankees clinch the American League pennant with their 100th victory, as George Pipgras defeats the Indians, 9 – 3, at Cleveland.
The Cardinals sign Branch Rickey to a 5-year contract as general manager and director of the farm system.
Joe Schultz, Jr., 14-year-old son of Houston (Texas League) manager Joe Schultz, is inserted into a game against Galveston as a pinch hitter. He hits a single, steals second and third base, and scores a run. Fritz, the black batboy, also bats, but is fanned by Hank Thormahlen after trying to sacrifice.
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