The American League-leading New York Yankees trip the Indians twice, 3 – 2 and 3 – 0, at Yankee Stadium. New York ties the first game on Frank Crosetti’s solo homer in the 8th off Bob Weiland, then wins it on Gehrig’s 18th in the 9th. Lefty Gomez, in relief of Johnny Broaca, is the winner. In game 2, Hal Trosky’s single is the only hit off Red Ruffing, who also knocks in a run.

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On June 20, The American League-leading New York Yankees trip the Indians twice, 3 – 2 and 3 – 0, at Yankee Stadium. New York ties the first game on Frank Crosetti’s solo homer in the 8th off Bob Weiland, then wins it on Gehrig’s 18th in the 9th. Lefty Gomez, in relief of Johnny Broaca, is the winner. In game 2, Hal Trosky’s single is…

The Browns rout the A’s, 11 – 3, behind five RBIs by Rollie Hemsley. Hemsley is knocked out in a collision in the 4th inning, but stays in to triple with the sacks full in the 7th. Bob Johnson, leading the majors in homers, hits his 20th in the 9th inning.

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On June 20, The Browns rout the A’s, 11 – 3, behind five RBIs by Rollie Hemsley. Hemsley is knocked out in a collision in the 4th inning, but stays in to triple with the sacks full in the 7th. Bob Johnson, leading the majors in homers, hits his 20th in the 9th inning.

The Tigers score three in the 11th to defeat the Senators, 13 – 10. Heinie Manush, leading the American League in hitting, has four hits and two homers as Washington collects 17 hits. The Tigers get three-hit efforts from Marv Owen, Mickey Cochrane, Charlie Gehringer and Hank Greenberg, who includes a homer. Elden Auker is the winner over Tommy Thomas.

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On June 20, The Tigers score three in the 11th to defeat the Senators, 13 – 10. Heinie Manush, leading the American League in hitting, has four hits and two homers as Washington collects 17 hits. The Tigers get three-hit efforts from Marv Owen, Mickey Cochrane, Charlie Gehringer and Hank Greenberg, who includes a homer. Elden Auker is the winner over Tommy Thomas.

New manager Pie Traynor paces the Pirates to a 6 – 5 win over the Braves, stopping a losing skein of five games. Traynor laces three doubles and a single and scores the winning run in the 9th inning. Arky Vaughan is 4 for 4 for the winners to raise his average to .363, two points off the leaders. Wally Berger keeps the Braves in the game with a two-run homer in the 1st and a game-tying homer in the 9th. Leon Chagnon, in relief of Red Lucas, is the winner.

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On June 20, New manager Pie Traynor paces the Pirates to a 6 – 5 win over the Braves, stopping a losing skein of five games. Traynor laces three doubles and a single and scores the winning run in the 9th inning. Arky Vaughan is 4 for 4 for the winners to raise his average to .363, two points off the leaders. Wally…

New York Yankees Myril Hoag, Ben Chapman, and Joe DiMaggio striking a throwing pose in front of the screen at Fenway Park.

Myril Hoag becomes first Yankee in franchise history to collect six hits in one game, a major league record of six singles. The 26 year-old outfielder’s 6-for-6 performance helps the Bronx Bombers rout Boston at Fenway Park, 15-3.

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Myril Hoag becomes first Yankee in franchise history to collect six hits in one game, a major league record of six singles. The 26 year-old outfielder’s 6-for-6 performance helps the Bronx Bombers rout Boston at Fenway Park, 15-3.

Leon Wagner Stats & Facts

Leon Wagner Stats & Facts

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    Leon Wagner Position: Leftfielder Bats: Left  •  Throws: Right 6-1, 195lb (185cm, 88kg) Born: May 13, 1934 in Chattanooga, TN Died: January 3, 2004  in Los Angeles, CA Buried: Cremated School: Tuskegee University (Tuskegee, AL) Debut: June 22, 1958 (11,553rd in major league history) vs. PHI 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB Last Game: October 2, 1969 vs. SDP 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB Full Name: Leon…

Lou Gehrig removes himself from the New York Yankees’ lineup after five innings

Lou Gehrig removes himself from the New York Yankees’ lineup after five innings

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On May 10, 1934, an ailing Lou Gehrig removes himself from the New York Yankees’ lineup after five innings. Despite feeling ill with a severe cold Gehrig maintains his “Iron Horse” playing streak and bangs out two home runs, two doubles and seven RBI before leaving the game. The Yanks top the White Sox, 13…

Carl Reynolds, Moose Solters, Rick Ferrell and Bucky Walters hit four consecutive triples for the Boston Red Sox en route to a 14 – 4 win over the Detroit Tigers.
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Carl Reynolds, Moose Solters, Rick Ferrell and Bucky Walters hit four consecutive triples for the Boston Red Sox en route to a 14 – 4 win over the Detroit Tigers.

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At Fenway Park, Carl Reynolds, Moose Solters, Rick Ferrell and Bucky Walters hit four consecutive triples for the Boston Red Sox en route to a 14 – 4 win over the Detroit Tigers.

Luis Aparicio is born in Maracaibo, Venezuela

Luis Aparicio is born in Maracaibo, Venezuela

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April 29, 1934 Luis Aparicio is born in Maracaibo, Venezuela. Aparicio will begin a distinguished 18-year major league career in 1956, when he debuts with the Chicago White Sox. Aparicio will help to redefine the role and expectations of major league shortstops with agile fielding, spray hitting and speedy baserunning. Named Rookie of the Year in his first season, he will collect nine Gold…