Cleveland Indians sign former Washington Senators star Sam Rice
Cleveland Indians sign former Washington Senators star Sam Rice
The Cincinnati Reds purchase 43-year-old pitcher Dazzy Vance from the St. Louis Cardinals for $7,500
The Cincinnati Reds purchase 43-year-old pitcher Dazzy Vance from the St. Louis Cardinals for $7,500. The future Hall of Famer will pitch for two more seasons, although he will only make two starts for the Reds and he will be waived back to St. Louis in midseason.
Future home run king Hank Aaron is born in Mobile, Alabama
On February 5, 1934, a day before Babe Ruth’s 39th birthday, future all-time home run leader Hammerin’ Hank Aaron is born in Mobile, Alabama. After a one-year stint with the Negro Leagues’ Indianapolis Clowns, Aaron will make his major league debut with the Milwaukee Braves on April 13, 1954. The slugger, who will finish his…
St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis Browns decide to cease broadcasting home games
St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis Browns decide to cease broadcasting home games
Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis turns down “Shoeless” Joe Jackson’s bid for reinstatement
On January 19, 1934, Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis turns down “Shoeless” Joe Jackson’s bid for reinstatement. Jackson was one of eight Chicago White Sox players banned for life for his alleged involvement in fixing the 1919 World Series against the Cincinnati Reds. Jackson, will continue to proclaim his innocence for the remainder of his life….
Dizzy Dean predicts that he and his brother Paul will lead the St. Louis Cardinals to the National League pennant
On January 18, 1934, future Hall of Famer Dizzy Dean predicts that he and his brother Paul will lead the St. Louis Cardinals to the National League pennant. Dean will prove to be a man of his word, as the brothers will combine for 49 victories in helping the Cards reach and win the…
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New York Giants come to contract terms with National League Most Valuable Player Carl Hubbell
On January 17, 1934, the New York Giants come to contract terms with National League Most Valuable Player Carl Hubbell. “The King,” who won league honors unanimously in 1933, will earn $18,000 for the upcoming season. The Giants will be well rewarded as Hubbell will lead the league in ERA, CG and SV’s and finish…
Jim “Bear” Owens is born in Gifford, PA.
1934 – Jim “Bear” Owens is born in Gifford, PA. Owens would compile an 18-20 record in four seasons of relief in Houston (1964-1967) with 16 saves and later became the Astros’ pitching coach.
An early afternoon five-hour blaze destroys much of Fenway Park’s newly-constructed left-field grandstand and center-field bleachers
An early afternoon five-hour blaze destroys much of Fenway Park’s newly-constructed concrete and steel left-field grandstand and center-field bleachers, that were built to replace the wooden structures in the 22 year-old ballpark. Tom Yawkey, the Red Sox’s new owner, will have construction crews work overtime to rebuild the team’s home in time for the season opener against Washington on April 17.
History of the World Series – 1933
Cronin had plenty of help offensively. Outfielder Heinie Manush hit .336 and knocked in 95 runs, first baseman Joe Kuhel finished at .322 and drove in 107 runs and second baseman Buddy Myer contributed a .302 mark. And outfielders Goose Goslin and Fred Schulte, obtained after the 1932 season from the St. Louis Browns,…
