In the first game of a doubleheader, Frank Demaree goes 6-for-7 (three doubles and three singles), helping the Cubs edge the Cardinals, 13-12, in 14 innings. The Californian adds two more singles in Chicago’s 9-7 victory in the Wrigley Field nightcap.

ByTom

In the first game of a doubleheader, Frank Demaree goes 6-for-7 (three doubles and three singles), helping the Cubs edge the Cardinals, 13-12, in 14 innings. The Californian adds two more singles in Chicago’s 9-7 victory in the Wrigley Field nightcap.

Hal Trosky hits three home runs, helping the Indians beat the Browns at Sportsman’s Park, 14-4. The 24 year-old first baseman from Norway, Iowa will finish the season with 32 round-trippers.

ByTom

Hal Trosky hits three home runs, helping the Indians beat the Browns at Sportsman’s Park, 14-4. The 24 year-old first baseman from Norway, Iowa will finish the season with 32 round-trippers.

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Joe DiMaggio of the New York Yankees hits his first career grand slam

ByThis Day in Baseball

On July 5, 1937, Joe DiMaggio of the New York Yankees hits his first career grand slam. The blast, his 20th of the season, comes in the sixth inning against George “Rube” Walberg of the Boston Red Sox, and helps the Yankees to an 8-4 win and a sweep of their doubleheader.