Johnny Klippstein and Joe Nuxhall of the Redlegs shut out the Phils, 2 – 0 and 4 – 0, in both ends of a doubleheader.
Johnny Klippstein and Joe Nuxhall of the Redlegs shut out the Phils, 2 – 0 and 4 – 0, in both ends of a doubleheader.
The White Sox suffer a great blow as their leading pitcher, Dick Donovan, 13-4, undergoes an emergency appendectomy.
The White Sox suffer a great blow as their leading pitcher, Dick Donovan, 13-4, undergoes an emergency appendectomy.
Don Larsen wins, 5 – 2, as the Yanks and Athletics collaborate for nine double plays, with the New Yorkers turning 6. Cloyd Boyer, who has 3 of his first 8 pitches hit for home runs – by Hank Bauer, Mickey Mantle, and Yogi Berra – takes the loss.
Don Larsen wins, 5 – 2, as the Yanks and Athletics collaborate for nine double plays, with the New Yorkers turning 6. Cloyd Boyer, who has 3 of his first 8 pitches hit for home runs – by Hank Bauer, Mickey Mantle, and Yogi Berra – takes the loss.
The Indians obtained Sal Maglie off waivers from the Giants, who release the 38 year-old right-hander because of his ailing back. The ‘Barber,’ who will be used sparingly in Cleveland, will become a major cog next season in the Dodgers’ National League championship after being acquired by the team in May for $100.
The Indians obtained Sal Maglie off waivers from the Giants, who release the 38 year-old right-hander because of his ailing back. The ‘Barber,’ who will be used sparingly in Cleveland, will become a major cog next season in the Dodgers’ National League championship after being acquired by the team in May for $100.
1955 – The Orioles get P Ed Lopat from the Yankees for P Jim McDonald and cash.
1955 – The Orioles get P Ed Lopat from the Yankees for P Jim McDonald and cash.
1955 – LF Del Ennis of the Phillies hits three home runs and drives in all seven runs as the Phils win, 7 – 2.
1955 – LF Del Ennis of the Phillies hits three home runs and drives in all seven runs as the Phils win, 7 – 2.
1955 – In the first game of a doubleheader, the Phillies beat the Cardinals, 5 – 3. The win completes an 11-game winning streak, setting a team record. All the wins were at home. They drop the nitecap, 8 – 1.
1955 – In the first game of a doubleheader, the Phillies beat the Cardinals, 5 – 3. The win completes an 11-game winning streak, setting a team record. All the wins were at home. They drop the nitecap, 8 – 1.
Playing like Babe Ruth, Detroit relief P Babe Birrer pitches four innings and hits two 3-run homers.
Playing like Babe Ruth, Detroit relief P Babe Birrer pitches four innings and hits two 3-run homers.
1955 – Newly-acquired Jim Wilson of Baltimore two-hits the White Sox, 3 – 0.
1955 – Newly-acquired Jim Wilson of Baltimore two-hits the White Sox, 3 – 0.
Earl Torgeson of the Tigers steals home in the 10th to beat the Yanks, 6 – 5.
Earl Torgeson of the Tigers steals home in the 10th to beat the Yanks, 6 – 5.
