Harry Byrd of the Philadelphia Athletics one-hits the Yankees, 3 – 0.
Harry Byrd of the Philadelphia Athletics one-hits the Yankees, 3 – 0.
Yankee hurlers Tom Gorman and Ewell Blackwell shut out the Red Sox, 5 – 0 and 4 – 0, in a doubleheader.
Yankee hurlers Tom Gorman and Ewell Blackwell shut out the Red Sox, 5 – 0 and 4 – 0, in a doubleheader.
In his major league debut, Washington’s Miguel Fornieles tosses a one-hitter, beating the visiting A’s at Griffith Stadium, 5-0. The Senators’ 20 year-old rookie right-hander, who will be traded to the White Sox in the offseason for Chuck Stobbs, finishes the season with a 2-2 record, posting an ERA of 1.37 in four games.
In his major league debut, Washington’s Miguel Fornieles tosses a one-hitter, beating the visiting A’s at Griffith Stadium, 5-0. The Senators’ 20 year-old rookie right-hander, who will be traded to the White Sox in the offseason for Chuck Stobbs, finishes the season with a 2-2 record, posting an ERA of 1.37 in four games.
1952 – In the second game of a doubleheader in St. Louis‚ the Indians lose a critical game‚ 2 – 1‚ in 5 innings when rain halts the game for the second and last time. The Indians are ahead in the 6th‚ but a porous tarp turns the infield into a quagmire‚ washing out their three runs. The Indians protest the game‚ saying Bill Veeck told the grounds crew to work slowly‚ but Will Harridge will reject the protest.
1952 – In the second game of a doubleheader in St. Louis‚ the Indians lose a critical game‚ 2 – 1‚ in 5 innings when rain halts the game for the second and last time. The Indians are ahead in the 6th‚ but a porous tarp turns the infield into a quagmire‚ washing out their three runs. The Indians protest the game‚ saying Bill Veeck told the grounds crew to work slowly‚ but Will Harridge will reject the protest.
Although the game only lasts seven innings, Bill Bell of Bristol (Appalachian League) pitches his third no-hitter of the season.
Although the game only lasts seven innings, Bill Bell of Bristol (Appalachian League) pitches his third no-hitter of the season.
1952 – The Bradford Phillies and the Batavia Clippers of the Pony League play the first double no-hit game in league history. The Clippers win on a walk, sacrifice, wild pitch, and sacrifice fly. Jim Mitchell loses while Frank Etcherger wins.
1952 – The Bradford Phillies and the Batavia Clippers of the Pony League play the first double no-hit game in league history. The Clippers win on a walk, sacrifice, wild pitch, and sacrifice fly. Jim Mitchell loses while Frank Etcherger wins.
1952 – The National League suspends Leo Durocher for five days and fines him $100 for a row with an umpire.
1952 – The National League suspends Leo Durocher for five days and fines him $100 for a row with an umpire.
Dick Marlowe of the Buffalo Bisons pitches the second perfect game in the history of the International League, against Baltimore.
Dick Marlowe of the Buffalo Bisons pitches the second perfect game in the history of the International League, against Baltimore.
Phil Cavarretta signs his 1953 contract as manager of the Cubs.
Phil Cavarretta signs his 1953 contract as manager of the Cubs.
1952 – The St. Louis Browns send Ned Garver to the Tigers for slugger Vic Wertz in a deal involving six other players.
1952 – The St. Louis Browns send Ned Garver to the Tigers for slugger Vic Wertz in a deal involving six other players.
