The Senators capitalize on 11 walks to defeat the Tigers, 12 – 7. Hank Greenberg makes it close with a 9th-inning grand slam off Bump Hadley.

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The Senators capitalize on 11 walks to defeat the Tigers, 12 – 7. Hank Greenberg makes it close with a 9th-inning grand slam off Bump Hadley.

The Giants’ Fred Fitzsimmons picks up his 4th victory of the year, stopping the Cubs on 11 hits and winning, 8 – 0. All of Freddie’s victories have been shutouts.

The Giants’ Fred Fitzsimmons picks up his 4th victory of the year, stopping the Cubs on 11 hits and winning, 8 – 0. All of Freddie’s victories have been shutouts.

ByTom

The Giants’ Fred Fitzsimmons picks up his 4th victory of the year, stopping the Cubs on 11 hits and winning, 8 – 0. All of Freddie’s victories have been shutouts.

The league-leading Yanks (37-22) lose their third in a row, dropping a 6 – 5 decision to the second-place Indians. Red Rolfe’s error in the 8th allows the Tribe to tie and Lefty Gomez lets loose two wild pitches in a row in the 9th to allow Joe Vosmik to get to third base. Ab Wright’s single brings home the winner. Mel Harder, in relief in the 9th, wins his 11th.

ByTom

The league-leading Yanks (37-22) lose their third in a row, dropping a 6 – 5 decision to the second-place Indians. Red Rolfe’s error in the 8th allows the Tribe to tie and Lefty Gomez lets loose two wild pitches in a row in the 9th to allow Joe Vosmik to get to third base. Ab Wright’s single brings home the winner. Mel Harder, in relief in the 9th, wins his 11th.

At Chicago, the White and Red Sox divide a pair, the Pale Hose winning the opener, 4 – 2, then losing, 8 – 2. Ted Lyons takes the opener, beating Wes Ferrell, then Boston hands John Whitehead his fifth straight defeat. Whitehead had started his major league career with eight straight wins.

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At Chicago, the White and Red Sox divide a pair, the Pale Hose winning the opener, 4 – 2, then losing, 8 – 2. Ted Lyons takes the opener, beating Wes Ferrell, then Boston hands John Whitehead his fifth straight defeat. Whitehead had started his major league career with eight straight wins.

Alabama Pitts, the celebrated ex-convict, makes his debut with Albany in a twinbill with Syracuse. He has two hits and makes two spectacular catches in CF in the opener, then goes hitless in the nitecap. Manager Johnny Evers enthuses, “I tell you he’s a sure shot for the big leagues.” Alas, Pitts will only play in the minor leagues.

ByTom

Alabama Pitts, the celebrated ex-convict, makes his debut with Albany in a twinbill with Syracuse. He has two hits and makes two spectacular catches in CF in the opener, then goes hitless in the nitecap. Manager Johnny Evers enthuses, “I tell you he’s a sure shot for the big leagues.” Alas, Pitts will only play in the minor leagues.