The New York Giants hit four inside-the-park home runs at Braves Field. George Kelly hits a pair and Ross Youngs and Dave Bancroft both hit one apiece as the Giants defeat the Boston Braves, 12 – 3.
Ken Williams hits 6 homers in four days on way to becoming first 30-30 man
At Sportsman’s Park, Ken Williams of the St. Louis Browns hits three home runs and two singles in the Browns’ 10 – 7 victory against the Chicago White Sox. Williams is the first American League player to hit three home runs in a game. Given a head start on the suspended Babe Ruth, he will take the American League home run and RBI titles and become the first 30-30 man, with 39 home runs and 37 stolen bases.
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At age 31, pitcher Dazzy Vance makes his Brooklyn Robins debut and loses to Phil Douglas and the New York Giants, 4 – 3. In 1915, when Vance made one start for the Pirates, it was Douglas who beat him. Since then Vance has been in the minor leagues. Despite his late start, Vance will win 197 games in a 16-season career and a place in the Hall of Fame in 1955.
Al Gionfriddo Positions: Outfielder and Pinch HitterBats: Left • Throws: Left5-6, 165lb (168cm, 74kg)Born: March 8, 1922 in Dysart, PADied: March 14, 2003 in Solvang, CABuried: Santa Barbara Cemetery, Santa Barbara, CAHigh School: Cresson HS (Cresson, PA)Debut: September 23, 1944 (9,785th in major league history)vs. NYG 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: September 28, 1947vs. BSN 3 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SBFull Name: Albert Francis GionfriddoView Player…
1922 – New York Yankees star Babe Ruth becomes the highest-paid player in history when he signs a three-year contract that will pay him over $50,000 per season. In 1921, Ruth led the American League with 59 home runs and 171 RBI.
On February 22, 1922, St. Louis Cardinals catcher Bill “Pickles” Dillhoefer dies from typhoid-pneumonia at the age of 26. Dillhoefer, who had shared catching duties with the Cardinals for the past three seasons, was a popular player with fans because of his hustle on the playing field.
Cincinnati Reds trade future Hall of Famer Rube Marquard and shortstop Larry Kopf
1922 – Judge Kenesaw Landis cracks down on phony player deals. He fines the Cards and Tigers $150 each, and three minor league clubs a total of $1,400 for violating waiver rules. In March, he will assess the Giants $1,764 for the improper transfer of a player.
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