On September 20, 1924, Future Hall of Famer 37 year-old righty Grover Cleveland Alexander goes the distance to earn his 300th victory when the Chicago Cubs beat the New York Giants in 12 innings, 7-3. To become the fourth pitcher of the modern era to reach the milestone. ‘Old Pete’ will collect 373 victories during his…
On September 16, 1924, At Ebbets Field‚ Cards 1B Jim Bottomley’s 3 singles‚ a double‚ and 2 HRs produce a ML record 12 RBI in the St. Louis 17-3 win over the pennant-chasing Robins. Bill Sherdel coasts home for the win. Bottomley starts the rampage with a 2-run single in the 1st‚ doubles home…
On Sunday, September 14, 1924 At Ebbets Field, Dazzy Vance comes in with 25 wins. In the 2nd inning, he strikes out Sam Bohne, Bubbles Hargrave, Eppa Rixey on 9 pitches, pitching a perfect inning. The Brooklyn Robins win over the Cincinnati Reds 2-0. Vance win his 26th game on his way to a 28…
Ted Kluszewski Position: First BasemanBats: Left • Throws: Left6-2, 225lb (188cm, 102kg)Born: September 10, 1924 in Argo, ILDied: March 29, 1988 (Aged 63) in Cincinnati, OHBuried: Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Cincinnati, OHHigh School: Argo HS (Argo, IL)School: Indiana University Bloomington (Bloomington, IN)Debut: April 18, 1947 (7,964th in MLB history)vs. PIT 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: October 1, 1961 vs. CLE 1 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0…
Ted Kluszewski was born on. September 10, 1924, Nicknamed “Big Klu,” he was one of the strongest players in his era. His best seasons were with the Cincinnati Reds and his best year was in 1954 when he hit .326 and led the NL in HR (49) & RBI (141), finishing runner-up (to New York…
1924 – At the Polo Grounds, Brooklyn ace Dazzy Vance wins his 13th in a row, beating the Giants and pulling the Robins within a half game of the top.
Behind Carl Mays and Dolf Luque, the Reds sweep a pair from the visiting Pirates, 4 – 1 and 4 – 3. The two teams combine for a major-league record as only one walk is issued in the twinbill.
In a major effort, Urban Shocker of the St. Louis Browns pitches two complete games against the Chicago White Sox and wins both with same score, 6 – 2.
1924 – The Brooklyn Robins take a twinbill from the Braves, sweeping their fourth doubleheader in four consecutive days. Between September 1-3, the Brooks beat the Phillies six times. Dazzy Vance chalks up his 12th straight win, and 24th on the year. Dutch Ruether then wins the nitecap, 9 – 1.
1924 – In the second twinbill whitewash in the National League in two weeks‚ the Reds shut out the Cardinals‚ 5 – 0 and 9 – 0. Carl Mays submarines the Birds in the opener and Rube Benton coasts in the nitecap.
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