After piloting the team for 13 seasons, Charlie Grimm ends his tenure as the Braves manager by splitting a doubleheader with the Cubs. The 19,802 fans in attendance at Braves Field give the skipper, who will stay in the organization as Boston’s vice-president, a long standing ovation when he takes his position in the third base coaching box for the last time.

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On June 12 1948, After piloting the team for 13 seasons, Charlie Grimm ends his tenure as the Braves manager by splitting a doubleheader with the Cubs. The 19,802 fans in attendance at Braves Field give the skipper, who will stay in the organization as Boston’s vice-president, a long standing ovation when he takes his…

Bob Feller fans Sherm Lollar with the bases full to end the game and the tribe hold off yanks 10-8

Bob Feller fans Sherm Lollar with the bases full to end the game and the tribe hold off yanks 10-8

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  On June 11, 1948 The Indians hold on to beat the Yankees‚ 10 – 8‚ as reliever Bob Feller fans Sherm Lollar with the bases full to end the game. Joe DiMaggio had led off the 9th with a homer. Game highlights include Yogi Berra getting tossed by Cal Hubbard and young Bobby Brown being replaced at 2B in the 8th by George Stirnweiss‚ a move that will remain permanent for the…

The Red Sox become the first team to hit three consecutive homers in one inning twice in one season. Stan Spence, Vern Stephens, and Ted Williams all go deep off Fred Hutchinson in the sixth inning of the team’s 12-4 rout of Detroit at Fenway Park.

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The Red Sox become the first team to hit three consecutive homers in one inning twice in one season. Stan Spence, Vern Stephens, and Ted Williams all go deep off Fred Hutchinson in the sixth inning of the team’s 12-4 rout of Detroit at Fenway Park.

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Charlie Bicknell gives up four home runs to Erv Dusak, Red Schoendienst, Enos Slaughter and Nippy Jones in the sixth inning of a 11 – 1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.

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Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Charlie Bicknell gives up four home runs to Erv Dusak, Red Schoendienst, Enos Slaughter and Nippy Jones in the sixth inning of a 11 – 1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.

In a 6-5 victory at Chicago’s Wrigley Field, Phillies’ outfielder Richie Ashburn extends his consecutive hitting streak to 23 games, tying the major league rookie record. ‘Whitey’ establishes a 20th-century mark, which will be matched this season by Alvin Dark, an infielder with the Braves.

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In a 6-5 victory at Chicago’s Wrigley Field, Phillies’ outfielder Richie Ashburn extends his consecutive hitting streak to 23 games, tying the major league rookie record. ‘Whitey’ establishes a 20th-century mark, which will be matched this season by Alvin Dark, an infielder with the Braves.

Philadelphia A’s edge the White Sox‚ 4 – 3‚ as Lou Brissie picks up the win

Philadelphia A’s edge the White Sox‚ 4 – 3‚ as Lou Brissie picks up the win

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1948 – At Philadelphia‚ the A’s edge the White Sox‚ 4 – 3‚ as Lou Brissie picks up the win. The Sox score 3 runs in the 3rd on a bases-loaded single by newly-acquired Pat Seerey. Tony Lupien‚ running on a 3-2 count‚ scores all the way from first base.