106 degrees temp is the hottest July 9th on record in New York – Cleveland routs NY

106 degrees temp is the hottest July 9th on record in New York – Cleveland routs NY

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The temperature is 106 degrees in Central Park, the hottest July 9th on record in New York, as the Indians take on the Yankees at Yankee Stadium. The Yanks score four in the 1st inning, but Cleveland comes back to score 11 runs on 15 hits, including five homers, to win 11 – 4. Hal Trosky, Roy Weatherly and Joe Vosmik all homer in the 2nd frame to tie the major league record. Trosky hits another homer to tie for the American League lead with 23. Lou Gehrig and Earl Averill also homer.

Brooklyn’s Van Mungo ties the major-league record with seven consecutive strikeouts, but loses to the Reds, 5 – 4.

Brooklyn’s Van Mungo ties the major-league record with seven consecutive strikeouts, but loses to the Reds, 5 – 4.

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On June 25, 1936 Brooklyn Dodgers Pitcher Van Mungo ties the major-league record with seven consecutive strikeouts but loses to the Reds, 5 – 4.   @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IGp1c3QgY2xpY2sgdGhlIHRhZ3MhICAiLCJhZnRlciI6IiIsImxpbmtfdG9fdGVybV9wYWdlIjoib24iLCJzZXBhcmF0b3IiOiIgfCAiLCJjYXRlZ29yeV90eXBlIjoicG9zdF90YWcifX0=@

Rookie Joe DiMaggio ties three major-league records He becomes the first Yankee and fifth player in major league history to hit two home runs in one inning.

Rookie Joe DiMaggio ties three major-league records He becomes the first Yankee and fifth player in major league history to hit two home runs in one inning.

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At Comiskey Park, 21 year-old rookie Rookie Joe DiMaggio ties three major-league records in New York’s 10-run 5th inning against the White Sox, hitting 2 home runs for 8 total bases. With 2 doubles, he equals the modern record of four long hits in a game. New York beats St. Louis, 18 – 4. He becomes the first Yankee and fifth player in major league history to hit two home runs in one inning.

At Brooklyn’s Ebbets Field, Ival Goodman hits an unusual home run when his fifth-inning fly ball lands and stays on top of the scoreboard in right field. With the perched ball considered in play, the three Dodger outfielders watch the Reds’ right fielder round the bases for an easy inside-the park round-tripper in their 7-2 loss to Cincinnati.

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At Brooklyn’s Ebbets Field, Ival Goodman hits an unusual home run when his fifth-inning fly ball lands and stays on top of the scoreboard in right field. With the perched ball considered in play, the three Dodger outfielders watch the Reds’ right fielder round the bases for an easy inside-the park round-tripper in their 7-2 loss to Cincinnati.

Philadelphia Phillies re-acquire future Hall of Famer Chuck Klein from the Chicago Cubs

Philadelphia Phillies re-acquire future Hall of Famer Chuck Klein from the Chicago Cubs

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Are you interested in owning your own business but don’t know where to start? Contact Franchising Connection today for a free consultation and we will help you through your journey! On May 21, 1936, the Philadelphia Phillies re-acquire future Hall of Famer Chuck Klein from the Chicago Cubs. The Phillies send outfielder Ethan Allen and…

Harmon Killebrew Stats & Facts
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Harmon Killebrew Stats & Facts

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Harmon Killebrew Positions: First Baseman, Third Baseman and LeftfielderBats: Right  •  Throws: Right6-0, 195lb (183cm, 88kg)Born: June 29, 1936 in Payette, IDDied: May 17, 2011  in Scottsdale, AZBuried: Riverside Cemetery, Payette, IDHigh School: Payette HS (Payette, ID)School: Albertson College (Caldwell, ID)Debut: June 23, 1954 (8,756th in MLB history)vs. CHW 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: September 26, 1975vs. TEX 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBHall…