Goose Goslin grounds into four consecutive double plays
At Navin Field, Goose Goslin grounds into four consecutive double plays. The Tiger outfielder’s lack of offense doesn’t matter, as Detroit beats the visiting Indians, 4-1.
Casey Stengel Debuts as a manager for Dodgers
On April 17, 1934, Casey Stengel makes his managerial debut as the Brooklyn Dodgers take on the Boston Braves at Ebbets Field. Stengel, who will gain far more fame as the skipper of the New York Yankees, loses his first game, 8-7.
Babe Ruth, sponsored by Quaker Oats, agrees to do three 15-minute broadcasts a week over NBC
1934 – Babe Ruth, sponsored by Quaker Oats, agrees to do three 15-minute broadcasts a week over NBC. The total of $39,000 for 13 weeks is $4,000 more than his New York Yankees contract. Of equal weight, WSAL hires Red Barber to broadcast Cincinnati Reds games.
Mildred Didrickson (also known as Babe Zaharias), the renowned all-around female athlete, pitches the 1st inning for the Philadelphia Athletics in a spring training exhibition game against the Brooklyn Dodgers
1934 – Mildred Didrickson (also known as Babe Zaharias), the renowned all-around female athlete, pitches the 1st inning for the Philadelphia Athletics in a spring training exhibition game against the Brooklyn Dodgers. She gives up one walk but no hits. Two days later she pitches again, this time one inning for the St. Louis Cardinals against the Boston Red Sox. Didrickson is less successful the second time, giving up four hits and three runs. Bill Hallahan relieves her, as she does not have an at bat in either game. She will also play several games for the House of David this season. Didrickson is the second female to play exhibitions with a major league team. Previously, first baseman Lizzie Murphy played for an American League All-Star team on August 14, 1922.
St. Louis Cardinals rookie Paul “Daffy” Dean ends his holdout
On March 12, 1934, St. Louis Cardinals rookie Paul “Daffy” Dean ends his holdout. Dean will win 19 games for the Cardinals in his first major league season. Helping them to the 1934 Wrold Series, Dean will win 2 games for the Cardinal’s helping them defeat the Tigers for the 1934 Championship.
New York Giants manager John McGraw dies from prostate cancer at the age of 60
On February 25, 1934 — At the age of 60, John McGraw dies at New Rochelle Hospital, two weeks after entering the facility with optimistic reports about his recovery from prostate cancer. The renowned New York Giants manager known as ‘Little Napoleon’ due to his style and stature, won 10 pennants and 3 world championships…
Brooklyn Dodgers coach Casey Stengel signs a two-year deal to manage the Dodgers
Brooklyn coach Casey Stengel signs a two-year deal to manage the Dodgers, replacing skipper Max Carey, who guided the sixth-place club to a 65-88 record last season. During the rookie manager’s three-year tenure with the Brooks, the team will finish 43 games under .500, finishing no higher than fifth place.
Sparky Anderson is Born in Bridgewater, SD
February 22, 1934 Hall of Fame manager George “Sparky” Anderson was born in Bridgewater, SD to LeRoy and Shirley Anderson. Nicknamed Captain Hook (for his penchant of using his bullpen often), he played 1 season in MLB (in 1959). He is known as one of the greatest managers in Major League Baseball history. In 26 seasons…
Sparky Anderson Stats & Facts
VINTAGE BASEBALL MEMORABILIA Vintage Baseball Memorabilia Sparky Anderson Position: Second BasemanBats: Right • Throws: Right5-9, 170lb (175cm, 77kg)Born: February 22, 1934 in Bridgewater, SDDied: November 4, 2010 in Thousand Oaks, CABuried: CrematedHigh School: Susan Miller Dorsey HS (Los Angeles, CA)Debut: April 10, 1959 (9,225th in MLB history)vs. CIN 4 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: September 27, 1959 vs. MLN 3 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBHall of Fame: Inducted…
Pitcher Eppa Rixey of the Cincinnati Reds announces his retirement after 21 seasons and a career 266-251 mark
1934 – Pitcher Eppa Rixey of the Cincinnati Reds announces his retirement after 21 seasons and a career 266-251 mark. Tomorrow, Urban “Red” Faber will also retire, leaving a 20-year career mark of 254-212, all with the Chicago White Sox. Both hurlers will gain eventual election to the Hall of Fame.
