1953 – The St. Louis Cardinals appeal the U.S. claim for $215,025 in back taxes from 1947-1949.
1953 – The St. Louis Cardinals appeal the U.S. claim for $215,025 in back taxes from 1947-1949.
With a record of 64-82, the Cincinnati Reds fire Rogers Hornsby as their manager with 8 games left in the season. Coach Buster Mills replaces him for the remainder of the year.
With a record of 64-82, the Cincinnati Reds fire Rogers Hornsby as their manager with 8 games left in the season. Coach Buster Mills replaces him for the remainder of the year.
Reds GM Gabe Paul announces he has fired manager Rogers Hornsby without giving an explanation for the dismissal of the 57 year-old Hall of Famer. The Rajah, who has lost six managerial positions during his long baseball career, will be replaced by on an interim basis by coach Buster Mills, who will take over the 64-82 club with eight games left to play in the season.
Reds GM Gabe Paul announces he has fired manager Rogers Hornsby without giving an explanation for the dismissal of the 57 year-old Hall of Famer. The Rajah, who has lost six managerial positions during his long baseball career, will be replaced by on an interim basis by coach Buster Mills, who will take over the 64-82 club with eight games left to play in the season.
Ferris Fain of the White Sox is sued for $50,000 for his part in an August brawl in a Maryland cafe.
Ferris Fain of the White Sox is sued for $50,000 for his part in an August brawl in a Maryland cafe.
Ernie Banks becomes the first black player to appear in a Cubs’ game
Ernie Banks becomes the first black player to appear in a Cubs’ game. The former Kansas City Monarch infielder, who makes an error and is hitless in three at-bats, will go on to hit 512 home runs, as well as winning the MVP award twice during his 19-year Hall of Fame career.
Ellis Kinder of the Red Sox sets the American League record for most relief appearances with 62.
Ellis Kinder of the Red Sox sets the American League record for most relief appearances with 62.
Johnny Klippstein of the Cubs stops Duke Snider’s hitting streak at 27 consecutive games, the longest in the National League this year. The Cubs win, 3 – 1, for their 10th win in a row.
Johnny Klippstein of the Cubs stops Duke Snider’s hitting streak at 27 consecutive games, the longest in the National League this year. The Cubs win, 3 – 1, for their 10th win in a row.
The Yanks clinch their 5th straight pennant with an 8 – 5 win over the Indians. 2B Billy Martin has 4 RBI.
The Yanks clinch their 5th straight pennant with an 8 – 5 win over the Indians. 2B Billy Martin has 4 RBI.
Bob Trice becomes the first black player to appear for the A’s. The former Homestead Grays hurler will only pitch in three games for Philadelphia this season, 19 next year and a few more in 1956.
Bob Trice becomes the first black player to appear for the A’s. The former Homestead Grays hurler will only pitch in three games for Philadelphia this season, 19 next year and a few more in 1956.
Red Sox C Sammy White makes an unassisted double play.
Red Sox C Sammy White makes an unassisted double play.
