Browns 3B Harlond Clift equals the American League record at the hot corner with nine assists in a 5 – 4 loss to the Tigers. A fumble and late throw in the 1st inning would have given him a 10th assist. By the end of the season, Clift will set a new record for total chances and the still-standing mark of 405 assists. The Tigers’ Gee Walker has a single to run his hitting streak to 21 games.

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Browns 3B Harlond Clift equals the American League record at the hot corner with nine assists in a 5 – 4 loss to the Tigers. A fumble and late throw in the 1st inning would have given him a 10th assist. By the end of the season, Clift will set a new record for total chances and the still-standing mark of 405 assists. The Tigers’ Gee Walker has a single to run his hitting streak to 21 games.

A sacrifice fly by Chick Hafey in the 9th gives the Reds a 3 – 2 win over the Cubs. Hafey makes his first appearance since retiring in May 1935.

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A sacrifice fly by Chick Hafey in the 9th gives the Reds a 3 – 2 win over the Cubs. Hafey makes his first appearance since retiring in May 1935.

In Kansas City, Hilton Smith pitches a no-hitter as the Kansas City Monarchs beat the Chicago American Giants, 4 – 0. Smith allows only one Chicago batter to reach base when he walks Melvin Powell in the 4th. Powell is erased on a double play and Smith faces the minimum 27 men. Sug Cornelius pitches a three-hitter in a losing cause.

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In Kansas City, Hilton Smith pitches a no-hitter as the Kansas City Monarchs beat the Chicago American Giants, 4 – 0. Smith allows only one Chicago batter to reach base when he walks Melvin Powell in the 4th. Powell is erased on a double play and Smith faces the minimum 27 men. Sug Cornelius pitches a three-hitter in a losing cause.