Cardinal outfielder Joe “Ducky” Medwick hits for the cycle
Despite Cardinal outfielder Joe “Ducky” Medwick hitting for the cycle, the Reds beat the “Gas House Gang” and Daffy Dean, 8 – 6.
Gabby Hartnett goes 4 for 4 and drives home the game winner in the Cubs’ 2 – 1 victory over the Pirates
Gabby Hartnett goes 4 for 4 and drives home the game winner in the Cubs’ 2 – 1 victory over the Pirates. Chuck Klein’s homer accounts for the other score to back Lon Warneke’s win over Red Lucas. Chicago moves into 2nd place with the victory.
Alabama Pitts, the celebrated ex-convict, makes his debut with Albany in a twinbill with Syracuse. He has two hits and makes two spectacular catches in CF in the opener, then goes hitless in the nitecap. Manager Johnny Evers enthuses, “I tell you he’s a sure shot for the big leagues.” Alas, Pitts will only play in the minor leagues.
Alabama Pitts, the celebrated ex-convict, makes his debut with Albany in a twinbill with Syracuse. He has two hits and makes two spectacular catches in CF in the opener, then goes hitless in the nitecap. Manager Johnny Evers enthuses, “I tell you he’s a sure shot for the big leagues.” Alas, Pitts will only play in the minor leagues.
The league-leading Yanks (37-22) lose their third in a row, dropping a 6 – 5 decision to the second-place Indians. Red Rolfe’s error in the 8th allows the Tribe to tie and Lefty Gomez lets loose two wild pitches in a row in the 9th to allow Joe Vosmik to get to third base. Ab Wright’s single brings home the winner. Mel Harder, in relief in the 9th, wins his 11th.
The league-leading Yanks (37-22) lose their third in a row, dropping a 6 – 5 decision to the second-place Indians. Red Rolfe’s error in the 8th allows the Tribe to tie and Lefty Gomez lets loose two wild pitches in a row in the 9th to allow Joe Vosmik to get to third base. Ab Wright’s single brings home the winner. Mel Harder, in relief in the 9th, wins his 11th.
The Giants’ Fred Fitzsimmons picks up his 4th victory of the year, stopping the Cubs on 11 hits and winning, 8 – 0. All of Freddie’s victories have been shutouts.
The Giants’ Fred Fitzsimmons picks up his 4th victory of the year, stopping the Cubs on 11 hits and winning, 8 – 0. All of Freddie’s victories have been shutouts.
The Senators capitalize on 11 walks to defeat the Tigers, 12 – 7. Hank Greenberg makes it close with a 9th-inning grand slam off Bump Hadley.
The Senators capitalize on 11 walks to defeat the Tigers, 12 – 7. Hank Greenberg makes it close with a 9th-inning grand slam off Bump Hadley.
1935 – Lou Gehrig collides with Carl Reynolds on a play at first base and leaves the game with arm and shoulder injuries. His consecutive games streak is preserved, in part, by a rainout of the next day’s game and an open date.
1935 – Lou Gehrig collides with Carl Reynolds on a play at first base and leaves the game with arm and shoulder injuries. His consecutive games streak is preserved, in part, by a rainout of the next day’s game and an open date.
Behind pitcher Roy Parmelee, the Giants squeeze by the visiting Braves, 3 – 2, in 10 innings
1935 – Behind pitcher Roy Parmelee, the Giants squeeze by the visiting Braves, 3 – 2, in 10 innings. Mel Ott hits a home run in the 9th inning to tie the score, and Bill Terry drives in the winning run in the 10th off Ben Cantwell. Giants left fielder Jo-Jo Moore hits in his 11th straight game.
1935 – Chicago White Sox rookie pitcher John Whitehead, who had won his first eight starts, loses to the St. Louis Browns, 2 – 0.
1935 – Chicago White Sox rookie pitcher John Whitehead, who had won his first eight starts, loses to the St. Louis Browns, 2 – 0.
1935 – Dizzy Dean‚ annoyed by what he perceives as poor fielding behind him‚ berates his teammates in the dugout in full view of the fans and writers. Rip Collins and Joe Medwick start arguing back and Frank Frisch and Pepper Martin step in before any fights start. Dean shows his frustration by lobbing the ball in to Pittsburgh batters and finally leaves in the 7th to a smattering of boos with the Cardinals down‚ 9 – 3. They score a pair to lose‚ 9 – 5.
1935 – Dizzy Dean‚ annoyed by what he perceives as poor fielding behind him‚ berates his teammates in the dugout in full view of the fans and writers. Rip Collins and Joe Medwick start arguing back and Frank Frisch and Pepper Martin step in before any fights start. Dean shows his frustration by lobbing the ball in to Pittsburgh batters and finally leaves in the 7th to a smattering of boos with the Cardinals down‚ 9 – 3. They score a pair to lose‚ 9 – 5.
