At the Polo Grounds, the New York Giants become the first team to use a public address system.
At the Polo Grounds, the New York Giants become the first team to use a public address system.
Cards 1B Jim Bottomley hits the first of seven home runs he will knock in a five-game stretch.
Cards 1B Jim Bottomley hits the first of seven home runs he will knock in a five-game stretch.
A brawl breaks out in the 3rd inning of a game between the St. Paul Saints and the Minneapolis Millers in the American Association. The Millers’ Hughie McMullen grounds out to first base, and spikes P Huck Betts, who is covering the bag. Betts replies by firing the ball at McMullen’s head in retaliation, but misses him; however, reserve infielder Sam Bohne, who is coaching at first base, enters the fray by punching Betts, and both dugoutsempty and a free-for-all ensues. Reporter George Barton describes it as “the most vicious affair ever witnessed at Nicollet Park.”
A brawl breaks out in the 3rd inning of a game between the St. Paul Saints and the Minneapolis Millers in the American Association. The Millers’ Hughie McMullen grounds out to first base, and spikes P Huck Betts, who is covering the bag. Betts replies by firing the ball at McMullen’s head in retaliation, but misses him; however, reserve infielder Sam Bohne, who is coaching at first base, enters the fray by punching Betts, and both dugoutsempty and a free-for-all ensues. Reporter George Barton describes it as “the most vicious affair ever witnessed at Nicollet Park.”
The Cubs and Reds turn nine double plays, tying the Detroit-Washington 1925 mark. The 7 – 5 Chicago win is their seventh in a row, giving them a half-game lead over the Pirates.
On July 3, 1929 The Cubs and Reds turn nine double plays, tying the Detroit-Washington 1925 mark. The 7 – 5 Chicago win is their seventh in a row, giving them a half-game lead over the Pirates. Source Baseball Reference July 3
Fred Fitzsimmons shuts out the Reds for the second time in 4 days as the 4th-place Giants win‚ 9 – 0.
On June 11, 1929 Fred Fitzsimmons shuts out the Reds for the second time in 4 days as the 4th-place Giants win‚ 9 – 0. [adrotate banner=”51″] @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ Play by Play, Box Scores, News Paper Reports and other links Other Resources & Links Baseball-Reference Box Score
The Pirates take over first place from the Cubs with their 8th straight win‚ a 7 – 2 whipping of visiting Chicago. Rookie Steve Swetonic‚ who holds the Cubs scoreless for 7 frames‚ is the winner.
The Pirates take over first place from the Cubs with their 8th straight win‚ a 7 – 2 whipping of visiting Chicago. Rookie Steve Swetonic‚ who holds the Cubs scoreless for 7 frames‚ is the winner.
Detroit’s George Uhle notches his 9th consecutive win of the year‚ beating the Browns‚ 7 – 6. Marty McManus has 3 hits‚ including a home run and double for the Tigers.
Detroit’s George Uhle notches his 9th consecutive win of the year‚ beating the Browns‚ 7 – 6. Marty McManus has 3 hits‚ including a home run and double for the Tigers.
Pinch hitters Pat Crawford of the New York Giants and Les Bell of the Boston Braves hit grand slams in the Giants’ 15 – 9 victory.
Pinch hitters Pat Crawford of the New York Giants and Les Bell of the Boston Braves hit grand slams in the Giants’ 15 – 9 victory.
Pitcher Dizzy Dean signs a contract with the Houston Buffaloes of the Texas League, a St. Louis Cardinals farm team.
Pitcher Dizzy Dean signs a contract with the Houston Buffaloes of the Texas League, a St. Louis Cardinals farm team.
In Philadelphia‚ the A’s win a pair from the Senators by 9 – 8 scores. In game 1‚ they spot the Senators 8 runs in the first two innings and then come back to win. The win goes to Howard Ehmke‚ the A’s fourth pitcher. Rube Walberg goes all the way to win the nitecap. Ossie Bluege has a homer in each game for the Nationals. The first-place A’s will sweep the series with the Nats.
In Philadelphia‚ the A’s win a pair from the Senators by 9 – 8 scores. In game 1‚ they spot the Senators 8 runs in the first two innings and then come back to win. The win goes to Howard Ehmke‚ the A’s fourth pitcher. Rube Walberg goes all the way to win the nitecap. Ossie Bluege has a homer in each game for the Nationals. The first-place A’s will sweep the series with the Nats.
