Matsutaro Shoriki, head of Yomiuri Newspapers, announces the official formation of Japan’s first professional team, the Tokyo-based Yomiuri Giants. The team is made up of players signed to compete against the American All-Star team. Professional league play, with six teams, will not begin until 1936.

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Matsutaro Shoriki, head of Yomiuri Newspapers, announces the official formation of Japan’s first professional team, the Tokyo-based Yomiuri Giants. The team is made up of players signed to compete against the American All-Star team. Professional league play, with six teams, will not begin until 1936.

History of the World Series – 1934

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  The New York Giants, National League leaders most of the year and seven games ahead of Manager Frankie Frisch’s roisterous group of Cardinals on the morning of September 5, found out only too well how effectively the fun-loving Cards could kick, scratch, claw and, most important, hustle their way to victory. By season’s end…

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Hall of Famer Al Kaline is born in Baltimore, Maryland

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    On December 19, 1934, future Hall of Famer Al Kaline is born in Baltimore, Maryland. An outstanding right fielder, Kaline  In his 22-year career (1953-1974), Kaline had 3007 hits, 399 HR, 1582 RBI, 1622 runs, .297 BA, .376 OBP, .480 Slg., & .855 OPS.In the 1968 World Series, Kaline batted .379 with 11…

The National League votes to permit night baseball, authorizing a maximum of seven games by any team installing lights. The American League will not grant permission for night games until 1937.

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The National League votes to permit night baseball, authorizing a maximum of seven games by any team installing lights. The American League will not grant permission for night games until 1937.