Elmer Valo hits for the cycle as the A’s thrash the White Sox, 10 – 3.
Elmer Valo hits for the cycle as the A’s thrash the White Sox, 10 – 3.
Larry Doby hits three homers in a game as Cleveland beats Washington, 11 – 0. Besides tossing the shutout, Indians hurler Bob Lemon hits a home run. Lemon has now won nine in a row.
Larry Doby hits three homers in a game as Cleveland beats Washington, 11 – 0. Besides tossing the shutout, Indians hurler Bob Lemon hits a home run. Lemon has now won nine in a row.
Andy Pafko of the Cubs hits three home runs in the second game of a doubleheader, but the Cubs lose both to the Giants, 11 – 1 and 8 – 6.
Andy Pafko of the Cubs hits three home runs in the second game of a doubleheader, but the Cubs lose both to the Giants, 11 – 1 and 8 – 6.
Acting on the suggestion of Florida International League President Johnny Burroughs, the last-place St. Petersburg Saints players elect their own manager. Their choice, by a near unanimous vote to succeed Jim Pruett, who resigned, is recently acquired RF Roxie Humberson. He is the team’s fourth manager this season.
Acting on the suggestion of Florida International League President Johnny Burroughs, the last-place St. Petersburg Saints players elect their own manager. Their choice, by a near unanimous vote to succeed Jim Pruett, who resigned, is recently acquired RF Roxie Humberson. He is the team’s fourth manager this season.
The Dodgers complete a suspended game of June 24th with the Pirates, by scoring 2 more runs in the 8th to post a 21 – 12 win, outhitting the Pirates, 25 to 8. Preacher Roe is the winner over Bill Werle. 12 extra-base hitsare made by the two teams, including 5 homers. Jackie Robinson hits his second career grand slam as the Dodgers score 7 runs in both the 3rd and 8th innings. In the regular contest, Erv Palica gives the Brooks a 3 – 1 win.
The Dodgers complete a suspended game of June 24th with the Pirates, by scoring 2 more runs in the 8th to post a 21 – 12 win, outhitting the Pirates, 25 to 8. Preacher Roe is the winner over Bill Werle. 12 extra-base hitsare made by the two teams, including 5 homers. Jackie Robinson hits his second career grand slam as the Dodgers score 7 runs in both the 3rd and 8th innings. In the regular contest, Erv Palica gives the Brooks a 3 – 1 win.
