In a trade of major names‚ the Giants send Dick Bartell‚ Hank Leiber‚ and Gus Mancuso to the Cubs for Billy Jurges‚ Frank Demaree‚ and Ken O’Dea. The trade works best for the Giants as the New York-born Jurges will anchor the infield for 7 years; Chicago-born Bartell lasts just a season at Wrigley.
Larry MacPhail ends an agreement with the Yankees and Giants to ban broadcasts in the New York area and sells the radio rights of the Dodgers games to Wheaties.
On December 3, 1938, Guy Hecker, who once scored seven runs in a game, dies in Wooster, Ohio, at the age of 82. Hecker played primarily with Louisville of the American Association, ending his career in 1890. Hecker is the only pitcher to win a batting title hitting .342 in 1884. [jetpack_subscription_form title=”Subscribe to This…
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