Mickey Cochrane resumes command of the Detroit Tigers as a bench manager.
Mickey Cochrane resumes command of the Detroit Tigers as a bench manager.
Washington’s Mel Almada sets a major-league record by scoring 9 runs in a doubleheader
1937 – Washington’s Mel Almada ties the major-league record by scoring 5 runs in the first game of a doubleheader. When he adds four in the second game, he sets an 18-inning record, that still stands today. The Senators win, 16-10 and 15-5, in St. Louis. In 1987, Mark McGwire will score 9 runs in consecutive days.
Rogers Hornsby is fired as manager of the St. Louis Browns for playing the horses
1937 – Rogers Hornsby is fired as manager of the St. Louis Browns for playing the horses; Jim Bottomley takes over.
Cool Papa Bell slides into third Griffith stadium
July 19, 1937 at Griffith Stadium Negro League star Cool Papa Bell Homestead Grays slides into third base! Described as regal, noble, gentle, and soft-spoken, Bell was considered one of the fastest players in baseball history.
1937 – P Johnny Broaca is fined $250 and suspended indefinitely by the Yankees for jumping the club.
1937 – P Johnny Broaca is fined $250 and suspended indefinitely by the Yankees for jumping the club.
The Philadelphia Athletics snap a 15-game losing streak, beating the Chicago White Sox, 3 – 1.
The Philadelphia Athletics snap a 15-game losing streak, beating the Chicago White Sox, 3 – 1.
Boston Red Sox Fabian Gaffke ties the American League record by scoring 5 runs against the St. Louis Browns.
Boston Red Sox Fabian Gaffke ties the American League record by scoring 5 runs against the St. Louis Browns.
The Cardinals’ Pepper Martin is fined $200 for violation of training rules.
The Cardinals’ Pepper Martin is fined $200 for violation of training rules.
The Phillies score six runs in the 7th inning to beat Hal Schumacher and the Giants, 6 – 3. With the bases loaded in the 1st, Giants OF Mel Ott starts an unusual 9-2-5 triple play. But the highlight of the game comes when umpire Bill Klem ejects Giants manager Bill Terry for the first time in Terry’s 15-year career.
The Phillies score six runs in the 7th inning to beat Hal Schumacher and the Giants, 6 – 3. With the bases loaded in the 1st, Giants OF Mel Ott starts an unusual 9-2-5 triple play. But the highlight of the game comes when umpire Bill Klem ejects Giants manager Bill Terry for the first time in Terry’s 15-year career.
Joe DiMaggio hits for the first of his two career cycles
Joe DiMaggio hits for the first of his two career cycles as he hits two home runs, a triple, double, and single, helping the Yankees maul the Senators, 16-2. The ‘Yankee Clipper’ will accomplish this feat again in 1948.Joe DiMaggio hits for the first of his two career cycles as he hits two home runs, a triple, double, and single, helping the Yankees maul the Senators, 16-2. The ‘Yankee Clipper’ will accomplish this feat again in 1948.
