1950 – At the annual Hall of Fame Game in Cooperstown, the Red Sox beat the Giants, 8 – 5. Dick Littlefield goes all the way for Boston.

1950 – At the annual Hall of Fame Game in Cooperstown, the Red Sox beat the Giants, 8 – 5. Dick Littlefield goes all the way for Boston.

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1950 – At the annual Hall of Fame Game in Cooperstown, the Red Sox beat the Giants, 8 – 5. Dick Littlefield goes all the way for Boston.

Sheldon Jones of the New York Giants pitches a one-hitter against the Cubs, winning, 3 – 0, in the second game of a doubleheader. Rube Walker’s hit in the 8th is the only safety. Larry Jansen takes the first game, 5 – 3.

Sheldon Jones of the New York Giants pitches a one-hitter against the Cubs, winning, 3 – 0, in the second game of a doubleheader. Rube Walker’s hit in the 8th is the only safety. Larry Jansen takes the first game, 5 – 3.

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Sheldon Jones of the New York Giants pitches a one-hitter against the Cubs, winning, 3 – 0, in the second game of a doubleheader. Rube Walker’s hit in the 8th is the only safety. Larry Jansen takes the first game, 5 – 3.

Tigers P Saul Rogovin hits a 2nd-inning grand slam off Yankees P Eddie Lopat as the first-place Bengals nip the onrushing New York Yankees, 6 – 5.

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Tigers P Saul Rogovin hits a 2nd-inning grand slam off Yankees P Eddie Lopat as the first-place Bengals nip the onrushing New York Yankees, 6 – 5.

The Phils split a pair with the Reds to retain a tie for the National League lead with the Cardinals. Robin Roberts wins his 11th in the opener, stopping the Reds, 2 – 0, on four hits. Willard Ramsdell takes the loss. In the second game, Howie Fox shuts out the Phils till the 9th to win, 6 – 1.

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The Phils split a pair with the Reds to retain a tie for the National League lead with the Cardinals. Robin Roberts wins his 11th in the opener, stopping the Reds, 2 – 0, on four hits. Willard Ramsdell takes the loss. In the second game, Howie Fox shuts out the Phils till the 9th to win, 6 – 1.

Red Sox manager “Old Marse” Joe McCarthy leaves the team, citing ill health as the reason. Steve O’Neill replaces him. The Red Sox whip the Browns, 11 – 2, for their 12th win in 13th meetings with St. Louis. Mickey McDermott pitches the complete game win, pulling the Bosox to within 6 1/2 games of first-place Detroit.

Red Sox manager “Old Marse” Joe McCarthy leaves the team, citing ill health as the reason. Steve O’Neill replaces him. The Red Sox whip the Browns, 11 – 2, for their 12th win in 13th meetings with St. Louis. Mickey McDermott pitches the complete game win, pulling the Bosox to within 6 1/2 games of first-place Detroit.

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Red Sox manager “Old Marse” Joe McCarthy leaves the team, citing ill health as the reason. Steve O’Neill replaces him. The Red Sox whip the Browns, 11 – 2, for their 12th win in 13th meetings with St. Louis. Mickey McDermott pitches the complete game win, pulling the Bosox to within 6 1/2 games of first-place Detroit.

1950 – The Giants beat St. Louis, 13 – 3, with an eight-run 3rd inning. Roy “Stormy” Weatherly has a double and triple in the inning.

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1950 – The Giants beat St. Louis, 13 – 3, with an eight-run 3rd inning. Roy “Stormy” Weatherly has a double and triple in the inning.

Frank E. McKinney resigns as president of the Pirates. He sells interests in the club to John Galbreath and Tom Johnson, with Galbreath assuming the presidency. Vice President Bing Crosby retains his minority interest.

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Frank E. McKinney resigns as president of the Pirates. He sells interests in the club to John Galbreath and Tom Johnson, with Galbreath assuming the presidency. Vice President Bing Crosby retains his minority interest.

1950 – At Chicago, the Phils split with the Cubs, winning the nitecap, 8 – 3, as Bubba Church beats big Bob Rush. Chicago wins the opener, 5 – 2, with Paul Minner besting Robin Roberts. The Phils now share the top spot in the National League with Boston and the Cards.

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1950 – At Chicago, the Phils split with the Cubs, winning the nitecap, 8 – 3, as Bubba Church beats big Bob Rush. Chicago wins the opener, 5 – 2, with Paul Minner besting Robin Roberts. The Phils now share the top spot in the National League with Boston and the Cards.