Sid Gordon of the New York Giants blasts two homers
1949 â Sid Gordon of the New York Giants blasts two homers in the 2nd inning of game two, as the Giants sweep the Reds, 10 â 0 and 9 â 0, behind Larry Jansen and Adrian Zabala.
7/29/1949: Ralph Kiner hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the first inning at Forbes Field before 30,000 fans. In the top of the fourth a heavy downpour halted play with two outs and the 2-0 lead still intact for the Pirates. That would have been Kinerâs 28th homer of the season in the year that he hit 54.
7/29/1949: Ralph Kiner hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the first inning at Forbes Field before 30,000 fans. In the top of the fourth a heavy downpour halted play with two outs and the 2-0 lead still intact for the Pirates. That would have been Kinerâs 28th homer of the season in the year that he hit 54.
Vida Blue Stats & Facts
  Vida Blue Position: Pitcher Bats: Both  âąÂ  Throws: Left 6-0, 189lb (183cm, 85kg) Born: July 28, 1949  in Mansfield, LA Draft: Drafted by the Kansas City Athletics in the 2nd round of the 1967 MLB June Amateur Draft from De Soto HS (Mansfield, LA). High School: De Soto HS (Mansfield, LA) School: Southern University and A&M College (Baton Rouge, LA) Debut: July 20, 1969 (12,874th in major league history) vs. CAL 5.1âŠ
A 12 for 25 run raises Jackie Robinsonâs National League-leading batting average to .364
A 12 for 25 run raises Jackie Robinsonâs National League-leading batting average to .364. Jackie will tail off from that mark but will win the batting title at .342.
Three homers were lost in a rain-shortened game at Yankee Stadium
7/27/1949: Three homers were lost in a rain-shortened game at Yankee Stadium. In the bottom of the first, Tommy Henrich homered off Clevelandâs Bob Feller with two on and no one out. In the top of the second, Joe Gordon hit a solo shot with one out off Ed Lopat. One inning later, Cleveland pitcher Sam Zoldak also hit a solo homer with one out off Lopat.
Wally Moses gets his 2,000th hit, off Joe Ostrowski of the Browns.
Wally Moses gets his 2,000th hit, off Joe Ostrowski of the Browns.
In the opener of a twin bill at Griffith Stadium, Indiansâ hurler Bob Lemon helps his cause by hitting two home runs in a 7-5 victory over the Senators. Cleveland completes the sweep when Gene Beardon gets the victory in the Tribeâs 5-2 win in the nightcap.
In the opener of a twin bill at Griffith Stadium, Indiansâ hurler Bob Lemon helps his cause by hitting two home runs in a 7-5 victory over the Senators. Cleveland completes the sweep when Gene Beardon gets the victory in the Tribeâs 5-2 win in the nightcap.
1949 â The Cards trounce the Dodgers, 14 â 1. This win gives St. Louis 3 straight victories at Ebbets Field, as they take over the lead Brooklyn has held through most of the season.
1949 â The Cards trounce the Dodgers, 14 â 1. This win gives St. Louis 3 straight victories at Ebbets Field, as they take over the lead Brooklyn has held through most of the season.
Larry Doby is thrown out trying to steal home with no outs with the bases loaded in the bottom of the eighth inning in a 7-3 loss to the Yankees at Cleveland Stadium. Tribe manager Lou Boudreau will fine his center fielder for the failed attempt to steal home and for taking several other unnecessary chances recently.
Larry Doby is thrown out trying to steal home with no outs with the bases loaded in the bottom of the eighth inning in a 7-3 loss to the Yankees at Cleveland Stadium. Tribe manager Lou Boudreau will fine his center fielder for the failed attempt to steal home and for taking several other unnecessary chances recently.
Jackie Robinson testifies in front of the House Committee on Un-American Activities, reading a carefully worded statement put together with the help of Dodger GM Branch Rickey. The Brooklyn second basemanâs statement makes it clear he disagrees with singer and actor Paul Robesonâs belief that American Negroes would refuse to fight in any war against Russia due to the countryâs racial discrimination toward blacks.
Jackie Robinson testifies in front of the House Committee on Un-American Activities, reading a carefully worded statement put together with the help of Dodger GM Branch Rickey. The Brooklyn second basemanâs statement makes it clear he disagrees with singer and actor Paul Robesonâs belief that American Negroes would refuse to fight in any war against Russia due to the countryâs racial discrimination toward blacks.
