Billy Herman 1935

Billy Herman cracks a first-inning home run off Carl Hubbell and the Cubs score seven runs in the first three innings to beat the first-place Giants, 10 – 5. Herman adds another three hits and Augie Galan has three hits, including two triples. Dick Bartell has four hits for the Giants. Al Smith takes the loss for New York, while Fabian Kowalik pitches the last inning for the win.

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On June 25, 1935 Billy Herman cracks a first-inning home run off Carl Hubbell and the Cubs score seven runs in the first three innings to beat the first-place Giants, 10 – 5. Herman adds another three hits and Augie Galan has three hits, including two triples. Dick Bartell has four hits for the Giants. Al Smith takes the loss for New York, while Fabian Kowalik pitches the last…

At Chicago, the White and Red Sox divide a pair, the Pale Hose winning the opener, 4 – 2, then losing, 8 – 2. Ted Lyons takes the opener, beating Wes Ferrell, then Boston hands John Whitehead his fifth straight defeat. Whitehead had started his major league career with eight straight wins.

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At Chicago, the White and Red Sox divide a pair, the Pale Hose winning the opener, 4 – 2, then losing, 8 – 2. Ted Lyons takes the opener, beating Wes Ferrell, then Boston hands John Whitehead his fifth straight defeat. Whitehead had started his major league career with eight straight wins.

Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis rules that Alabama Pitts, a black player, may suit up for the Albany Senators of the International League
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Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis rules that Alabama Pitts, a black player, may suit up for the Albany Senators of the International League

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On June 17, 1935, Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis rules that Alabama Pitts, a black player, may suit up for the Albany Senators of the International League. Landis’ ruling stipulates that Pitts may play only in regular season games, but not in exhibitions. Baseball HOT ON EBAY Card Collections ENDING SOON ON EBAY MOST WANTED ROOKIE…

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6/16/1935: Lou Gehrig and Frank Crosetti each lost a homer because of rain. As part of a seven-run fourth inning in the first game of a scheduled doubleheader, Crosetti hit his shot off Ted Lyons with one on. Gehrig’s drive came as the first batter to face Leslie Tietje, also with one man on base.

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6/16/1935: Lou Gehrig and Frank Crosetti each lost a homer because of rain. As part of a seven-run fourth inning in the first game of a scheduled doubleheader, Crosetti hit his shot off Ted Lyons with one on. Gehrig’s drive came as the first batter to face Leslie Tietje, also with one man on base.

White Sox veteran Al Simmons
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White Sox veteran Al Simmons belts a grand slam off Washington’s Bobby Burke‚ but his 5 RBIs are not enough as Washington wins‚ 9 – 8

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On June 11, 1935 In game 1‚ White Sox veteran Al Simmons belts a grand slam off Washington’s Bobby Burke‚ but his 5 RBIs are not enough as Washington wins‚ 9 – 8. The Sox take the nitecap‚ 9 – 3. Showing he’s in the groove‚ Simmons will repeat the slam in three days off Nats hurler Belve Bean.    

Babe Ruth of the Boston Braves announces his retirement

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Interested in exploring FRANCHISING? We will help you through your journey visit us @ www.franchisingconnection.com On June 2, 1935, Babe Ruth of the Boston Braves announces his retirement. Struggling with a .181 average at the time, Ruth retires with 714 home runs, by far the most in major league history. Ruth will gain election to…

First night game in major league history is played at Crosley Field

First night game in major league history is played at Crosley Field

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On May 24, 1935, the first night game in major league history is played at Crosley Field in Cincinnati. 25,000+ fans showed up and On the initiative of Larry MacPhail, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt pushes a button in the White House, the ballpark is illuminated. After a festive pre-game ceremony, the Reds defeat the Philadelphia…

Promising pitcher Bobo Newsom is sold by the Browns to the Senators for $40,000. It is the first of five Washington stints for Newsom, who will also return to St. Louis for a couple other turns.

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Promising pitcher Bobo Newsom is sold by the Browns to the Senators for $40,000. It is the first of five Washington stints for Newsom, who will also return to St. Louis for a couple other turns.