bob feller 1936

Bob Feller, a 17 year-old farm boy from Van Meter, Iowa, strikes out 8 consecutive batters in three innings during an All-Star break exhibition game

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After the first batter is thrown out trying to bunt, Bob Feller, a 17 year-old farm boy from Van Meter, Iowa, strikes out 8 consecutive batters in three innings during an All-Star break exhibition game against the Cardinals’ Gashouse Gang. It is the Indian rookie’s first appearance in a major league uniform.

In the first of two games with the A’s, Boston explodes for 11 runs in the 2nd inning to ease home, 16 – 2. The Sox ease up on the nitecap to win, 8 – 2. The Mackmen have now lost 12 straight.

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In the first of two games with the A’s, Boston explodes for 11 runs in the 2nd inning to ease home, 16 – 2. The Sox ease up on the nitecap to win, 8 – 2. The Mackmen have now lost 12 straight.

San Diego minor leaguer Ted Williams, pinch-hitting for the pitcher in the seventh inning in a game against the Angels, gets his first professional hit, a long single off the right-field fence at LA’s Wrigley Field off Glen Babler. The 17 year-old Padres player stays in the PCL contest to replace the hurler he batted for, retiring the side in order, but will be removed from the mound in the next frame when he gives up two home runs.

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San Diego minor leaguer Ted Williams, pinch-hitting for the pitcher in the seventh inning in a game against the Angels, gets his first professional hit, a long single off the right-field fence at LA’s Wrigley Field off Glen Babler. The 17 year-old Padres player stays in the PCL contest to replace the hurler he batted for, retiring the side in order, but will be removed from the mound in the next frame when he gives up two home runs.

Cleveland OF Bruce Campbell, recently returned from a bout with spinal meningitis, goes 6 for 6 in the first game of a doubleheader. He singles in his first at bat in the nightcap. The Indians sweep two, winning 14 – 6 and 4 – 2.

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On July 2, 1936 Cleveland OF Bruce Campbell, recently returned from a bout with spinal meningitis, goes 6 for 6 in the first game of a doubleheader. He singles in his first at bat in the nightcap. The Indians sweep two, winning 14 – 6 and 4 – 2.   Source: Baseball Reference July 2

The Athletics send veteran pitcher Bill Dietrich to Washington for the waiver price. He’ll be there three weeks before the Senators waive him to the White Sox on July 20.

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The Athletics send veteran pitcher Bill Dietrich to Washington for the waiver price. He’ll be there three weeks before the Senators waive him to the White Sox on July 20.