1950Ā –Ā Major League BaseballĀ namesĀ Connie MackĀ as the HonoraryĀ American LeagueĀ managerĀ of theĀ All-Star Game.
1950Ā –Ā Major League BaseballĀ namesĀ Connie MackĀ as the HonoraryĀ American LeagueĀ managerĀ of theĀ All-Star Game.
TheĀ St. Louis BrownsĀ win both games of a doubleheader against theĀ Washington Senators, 10 – 5 and 9 – 3.Ā Hank ArftĀ goes 5 for 5 in the opener, whileĀ Harry DorishĀ is the winning pitcher in the second game. Dorish also steals home on the front end of aĀ double stealĀ withĀ Ray Coleman, to become the lastĀ American LeagueĀ pitcher in theĀ 20th centuryĀ to steal home.
TheĀ St. Louis BrownsĀ win both games of a doubleheader against theĀ Washington Senators, 10 – 5 and 9 – 3.Ā Hank ArftĀ goes 5 for 5 in the opener, whileĀ Harry DorishĀ is the winning pitcher in the second game. Dorish also steals home on the front end of aĀ double stealĀ withĀ Ray Coleman, to become the lastĀ American LeagueĀ pitcher in theĀ 20th centuryĀ to steal home.
David Tracy resigns as the Browns’ team psychologist due to the lack of cooperation from the players. The 8-22 last-place team loses confidence in their psychological guru when his use of hypnosis, used in an effort to relax the struggling players, fails to improve the club’s performance on the field.
David Tracy resigns as the Browns’ team psychologist due to the lack of cooperation from the players. The 8-22 last-place team loses confidence in their psychological guru when his use of hypnosis, used in an effort to relax the struggling players, fails to improve the club’s performance on the field.
Bob Miller shut out the Pittsburgh Pirates on eight hits for his third straight victory
[adrotate banner=”50″] On May 25, 1950, Philadelphia Phillies rookie pitcher Bob Miller shut out the Pittsburgh Pirates on eight hits for his third straight victory of the season. Phillies coach Benny Bengough spoke to the Associated Press after the game about his young hurler: āā¦ He hasnāt any trick deliveries but he can hit a…
Nat Clifton’s Harlem Globetrotter contract is purchased by the New York Knicks, making the talented athlete the first black to sign a deal to play in the National Basketball Association. Prior to his career in the NBA, ‘Sweetwater’ played first base for the Chicago American Giants in the Negro Leagues.
Nat Clifton’s Harlem Globetrotter contract is purchased by the New York Knicks, making the talented athlete the first black to sign a deal to play in the National Basketball Association. Prior to his career in the NBA, ‘Sweetwater’ played first base for the Chicago American Giants in the Negro Leagues.
Ted Williams apologizes to Red Sox fans for the ‘insulting’ gestures he made after being booed by the Fenway Faithful for allowing the eventual winning run to score on his second error of yesterday’s game. In response to the patrons’ vocal displeasure, the ‘Splendid Splinter’ had bowed three times to various sections of the Boston ballpark and made an obscene gesture with his finger.
Ted Williams apologizes to Red Sox fans for the ‘insulting’ gestures he made after being booed by the Fenway Faithful for allowing the eventual winning run to score on his second error of yesterday’s game. In response to the patrons’ vocal displeasure, the ‘Splendid Splinter’ had bowed three times to various sections of the Boston ballpark and made an obscene gesture with his finger.
Jim Martin, the Pampa Oilers’ catcher, is struck by lightning behind the plate during a Class C West Texas-New Mexico League contest played at Abilene’s Blue Sox Stadium. The 20 year-old backstop, who will return to the lineup tomorrow, is knocked unconscious by the bolt of electricity that propels his mask 20 feet beyond the pitcher’s mound.
Jim Martin, the Pampa Oilers’ catcher, is struck by lightning behind the plate during a Class C West Texas-New Mexico League contest played at Abilene’s Blue Sox Stadium. The 20 year-old backstop, who will return to the lineup tomorrow, is knocked unconscious by the bolt of electricity that propels his mask 20 feet beyond the pitcher’s mound.
Sid GordonĀ of theĀ Boston BravesĀ hits the firstĀ National LeagueĀ grand slamĀ of the season
1950Ā –Ā Sid GordonĀ of theĀ Boston BravesĀ hits the firstĀ National LeagueĀ grand slamĀ of the season, as Boston beats theĀ New York Giants, 10 – 6, at theĀ Polo Grounds. There will be 35 grand slams in the league and 68 in all this year. Both are records but both will later be topped.
The Phillies play their first game with name official changed back from Blue Jays, routing the Dodgers at Shibe Park, 9-1. The team wears red pinstriped uniforms designed by manager Eddie Sawyer that are reminiscent of clubās look in the early 1900s in the early 1900s.
The Phillies play their first game with name official changed back from Blue Jays, routing the Dodgers at Shibe Park, 9-1. The team wears red pinstriped uniforms designed by manager Eddie Sawyer that are reminiscent of clubās look in the early 1900s in the early 1900s.
April 10, 1950 – Due to a salary dispute, St. Louis Browns pitcher Al Widmar quits the team and threatens to sue baseball. Widmar will sign a contract within the week.
April 10, 1950 – Due to a salary dispute, St. Louis Browns pitcher Al Widmar quits the team and threatens to sue baseball. Widmar will sign a contract within the week. [jetpack_subscription_form title=”Join the Community” subscribe_text=”We bring you cool stories about the game, players, ballparks and the people that shaped the game!ā Ā subscribe_button=”Join us!ā show_subscribers_total=”1″]…
