Grover Alexander beats the Reds for the third time in eight days.
Grover Alexander beats the Reds for the third time in eight days.
At Boston‚ the Cards wallop the Braves‚ 8 – 1‚ collecting three homers‚ including one by winning pitcher Pete Alexander. Alex parks one in the new LF bleachers. The Braves only score is a 9th inning homer by Les Bell‚ who also hits his in the new LF stands.
On June 11, 1928 At Boston‚ the Cards wallop the Braves‚ 8 – 1‚ collecting three homers‚ including one by winning pitcher Pete Alexander. Alex parks one in the new LF bleachers. The Braves only score is a 9th inning homer by Les Bell‚ who also hits his in the new LF stands.
At Detroit‚ Al Simmons and Jimmie Foxx belt successive solo shots in the 8th inning off Sam Gibson to break up a pitching duel with Ossie Orwoll. Orwoll and the Athletics win‚ 4 – 2.
On June 11, 1928 At Detroit‚ Al Simmons and Jimmie Foxx belt successive solo shots in the 8th inning off Sam Gibson to break up a pitching duel with Ossie Orwoll. Orwoll and the Athletics win‚ 4 – 2.
At Ebbets Field‚ Bill Terry hits for the cycle to lead the Giants to a 12 – 5 win over Brooklyn.
At Ebbets Field‚ Bill Terry hits for the cycle to lead the Giants to a 12 – 5 win over Brooklyn.
The Reds lose another star when CF Ethan Allen is beaned and breaks his cheek in an exhibition game in Buffalo.
The Reds lose another star when CF Ethan Allen is beaned and breaks his cheek in an exhibition game in Buffalo.
White Sox CF Johnny Mostil handles 12 chances against the Indians, equaling Happy Felsch’s American League record, also made against Cleveland, as the Sox win, 4 – 3. Mostil also legs it home from second base with the winning run on a wild pitch by George Uhle. Sam Langford has a home run and two doubles for Cleveland.
White Sox CF Johnny Mostil handles 12 chances against the Indians, equaling Happy Felsch’s American League record, also made against Cleveland, as the Sox win, 4 – 3. Mostil also legs it home from second base with the winning run on a wild pitch by George Uhle. Sam Langford has a home run and two doubles for Cleveland.
The Giants turn six double plays against the Cubs at Wrigley Field, but lose, 10 – 7.
The Giants turn six double plays against the Cubs at Wrigley Field, but lose, 10 – 7.
1928 – The Giants send OF George Harper to the Cardinals for C Bob O’Farrell. O’Farrell, who managed the Birds in 1927, will never regain his effectiveness behind the plate after an arm injury. The trade makes room for 18-year-old Mel Ott to take over the RF position, a spot he will hold for 18 years.
1928 – The Giants send OF George Harper to the Cardinals for C Bob O’Farrell. O’Farrell, who managed the Birds in 1927, will never regain his effectiveness behind the plate after an arm injury. The trade makes room for 18-year-old Mel Ott to take over the RF position, a spot he will hold for 18 years.
Boston Braves pitcher Charlie Robertson has his glove removed from the game by umpire Charlie Moran after the Brooklyn Robinscomplain the ball is acting strangely. The Boston hurler still manages to win, 3 – 2.
Boston Braves pitcher Charlie Robertson has his glove removed from the game by umpire Charlie Moran after the Brooklyn Robinscomplain the ball is acting strangely. The Boston hurler still manages to win, 3 – 2.
Playing in the Philadelphia city series between the A’s and the Phillies‚ Ty Cobb makes an unassisted double play.
Playing in the Philadelphia city series between the A’s and the Phillies‚ Ty Cobb makes an unassisted double play.
