Phil Ball, the millionaire owner of the Browns, dies of septicemia. Manager Rogers Hornsby will take over the reins of the franchise, staying on as skipper until he is fired in 1937 by Donald Barnes, who purchased the team from the Ball estate last year.

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Phil Ball, the millionaire owner of the Browns, dies of septicemia. Manager Rogers Hornsby will take over the reins of the franchise, staying on as skipper until he is fired in 1937 by Donald Barnes, who purchased the team from the Ball estate last year.

World Series comes to a close when Mel Ott hits a home run in the 10th inning for a 4 – 3 New York Giants victory over the Washington Senators.
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World Series comes to a close when Mel Ott hits a home run in the 10th inning for a 4 – 3 New York Giants victory over the Washington Senators.

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1933 – Flags are at half staff for Game 5 to honor William L. Veeck, Chicago Cubs president, who died suddenly. On the field, the World Series comes to a close when Mel Ott hits a home run in the 10th inning for a 4 – 3 New York Giants victory over the Washington Senators.

Umpire Charlie Moran ejects Heinie Manush from Game 4 of the World Series

Umpire Charlie Moran ejects Heinie Manush from Game 4 of the World Series

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Umpire Charlie Moran ejects Heinie Manush from Game 4 of the Fall Classic after the Senator outfielder is called out at first base in Washington’s 2-1 extra-inning loss to the Giants at Griffith Stadium. The arbitrator takes exception when the future Hall of Famer pulls on his bow tie, letting it snap back.

1933 – Scoring six runs in the 6th inning, the New York Giants make it two in a row over the Washington Senators in Game 2 of the World Series. The Senators are again held to five hits.

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1933 – Scoring six runs in the 6th inning, the New York Giants make it two in a row over the Washington Senators in Game 2 of the World Series. The Senators are again held to five hits.

38 year old Babe Ruth makes his final appearance as a pitcher

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Babe Ruth, although he gives up 12 hits and 5 earned runs, goes the distance to beat the Red Sox at Yankee Stadium, 6-5. The 38 year-old Sultan of Swat’s performance on the mound, a ploy to attract fans to a meaningless game, will be his last appearance as a pitcher, a position in which the future Hall of Fame slugger will post a 94-46 career record.