Elmer Valo hits for the cycle as the A’s thrash the White Sox, 10 – 3.
Elmer Valo hits for the cycle as the A’s thrash the White Sox, 10 – 3.
The Dodgers complete a suspended game of June 24th with the Pirates, by scoring 2 more runs in the 8th to post a 21 – 12 win, outhitting the Pirates, 25 to 8. Preacher Roe is the winner over Bill Werle. 12 extra-base hitsare made by the two teams, including 5 homers. Jackie Robinson hits his second career grand slam as the Dodgers score 7 runs in both the 3rd and 8th innings. In the regular contest, Erv Palica gives the Brooks a 3 – 1 win.
The Dodgers complete a suspended game of June 24th with the Pirates, by scoring 2 more runs in the 8th to post a 21 – 12 win, outhitting the Pirates, 25 to 8. Preacher Roe is the winner over Bill Werle. 12 extra-base hitsare made by the two teams, including 5 homers. Jackie Robinson hits his second career grand slam as the Dodgers score 7 runs in both the 3rd and 8th innings. In the regular contest, Erv Palica gives the Brooks a 3 – 1 win.
Acting on the suggestion of Florida International League President Johnny Burroughs, the last-place St. Petersburg Saints players elect their own manager. Their choice, by a near unanimous vote to succeed Jim Pruett, who resigned, is recently acquired RF Roxie Humberson. He is the team’s fourth manager this season.
Acting on the suggestion of Florida International League President Johnny Burroughs, the last-place St. Petersburg Saints players elect their own manager. Their choice, by a near unanimous vote to succeed Jim Pruett, who resigned, is recently acquired RF Roxie Humberson. He is the team’s fourth manager this season.
Del Ennis of the Phils hits his second grand slam in three days in a 10 – 0 pasting of Pittsburgh
Del Ennis of the Phils hits his second grand slam in three days in a 10 – 0 pasting of Pittsburgh. He adds a two-run homer as the Phils take the second game, 4 – 2, and helps the Phils boost their lead to three games over St. Louis. His seven RBIs in two games gives him 41 for the month, a new Phils record.
Philadelphia’s Del Ennis cracks a double in the 7th and a grand slam in the 8th inning to drive in seven runs against the Cubs as the Phils win, 13 – 3 at home
Philadelphia’s Del Ennis cracks a double in the 7th and a grand slam in the 8th inning to drive in seven runs against the Cubs as the Phils win, 13 – 3 at home. Philadelphia will win 11 of its next 15 games to hold 1st place by four games over the Braves.
Former Dodger great Kirby “Koiby” Higbe hurls a no-hitter for the Minneapolis Millers (American Association) against the Columbus Red Birds.
Former Dodger great Kirby “Koiby” Higbe hurls a no-hitter for the Minneapolis Millers (American Association) against the Columbus Red Birds.
Stan Musial goes hitless to end his 30-game hitting streak. But everyone else in the Cards lineup has a safety as St. Louis dusts the Dodgers, 13 – 3.
Stan Musial goes hitless to end his 30-game hitting streak. But everyone else in the Cards lineup has a safety as St. Louis dusts the Dodgers, 13 – 3.
Brooklyn beats the Cardinals, 7 – 5, as the Dodgers’ Jim Russell switch-hits home runs, making him the first switch-hitter in history to do it more than once. Stan Musial hits in his 30th straight game, the longest hitting streak of the decade. He is en route to a .346 batting average for the season and his 4th batting title. The Cards, currently 1 1/2 games behind Brooklyn, will begin a slow and steady descent to 5th place.
Brooklyn beats the Cardinals, 7 – 5, as the Dodgers’ Jim Russell switch-hits home runs, making him the first switch-hitter in history to do it more than once. Stan Musial hits in his 30th straight game, the longest hitting streak of the decade. He is en route to a .346 batting average for the season and his 4th batting title. The Cards, currently 1 1/2 games behind Brooklyn, will begin a slow and steady descent to 5th place.
After 10 straight losses at Ebbets Field dating back to 1949, the Cards win, 9 – 5.
After 10 straight losses at Ebbets Field dating back to 1949, the Cards win, 9 – 5.
Phillies pitchers Bubba Church and Robin Roberts shut out the Cubs, 7 – 0 and 1 – 0, in a doubleheader sweep. The wins put the Phils in first place by a half-game over St. Louis.
Phillies pitchers Bubba Church and Robin Roberts shut out the Cubs, 7 – 0 and 1 – 0, in a doubleheader sweep. The wins put the Phils in first place by a half-game over St. Louis.
