urban shocker

Elmer Smith sets the record recording 7 straight extra base hits

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Browns pitcher Urban Shocker takes his first loss after winning nine in a row. Elmer Smith’s two home runs pace a 10 – 5 Indians win in a morning game to back Guy Morton’spitching. In the afternoon game, a 12 – 8 St. Louis win, Smith starts off with another homer. Having hit one in Detroit the day before, Smith has seven straight extra base hits in three games – a major league record – for 22 total bases (3 doubles, four home runs, in addition to two walks). Earl Sheely, in 1926, will have seven long hits in just two games, but he will sandwich those around a sacrifice fly.

Maurice Archdeacon

Maurice Archdeacon of Rochester (International League) establishes a new record for circling the bases by completing the circuit in 13 2/5 seconds.

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1921 – Maurice Archdeacon of Rochester (International League) establishes a new record for circling the bases by completing the circuit in 13 2/5 seconds.

1921 – In Cleveland, on the anniversary of the death of Ray Chapman, YWCA members hand out rosebuds to the 6,000 fans as they enter the park. The 2nd-place Indians give up four runs to the A’s in the 1st, then Cleveland’s Charlie Jamieson hits a sharp liner that caroms off the forehead of A’s 2B Johnny Walker, knocking him out and sending him to the hospital. When play is resumed after 10 minutes, the Indians score five runs and go on to win, 15 – 8. Cleveland also sets a record by racking up 10 assists in the first inning. Rain washes out the second game of the doubleheader.

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1921 – In Cleveland, on the anniversary of the death of Ray Chapman, YWCA members hand out rosebuds to the 6,000 fans as they enter the park. The 2nd-place Indians give up four runs to the A’s in the 1st, then Cleveland’s Charlie Jamieson hits a sharp liner that caroms off the forehead of A’s 2B Johnny Walker, knocking him out and sending him to the hospital. When play is resumed after 10 minutes, the Indians score five runs and go on to win, 15 – 8. Cleveland also sets a record by racking up 10 assists in the first inning. Rain washes out the second game of the doubleheader.

In Philadelphia, 33,000 fans – the largest crowd to watch a game in Philadelphia since 1914 – sees Carl Mays win his 15th straight over the Mackmen as the Yankees prevail, 7 – 2, in the first game of a doubleheader. Bob Shawkey coasts home to a 13 – 7 win in the nitecap. Bob Meusel homers in each game.

In Philadelphia, 33,000 fans – the largest crowd to watch a game in Philadelphia since 1914 – sees Carl Mays win his 15th straight over the Mackmen as the Yankees prevail, 7 – 2, in the first game of a doubleheader. Bob Shawkey coasts home to a 13 – 7 win in the nitecap. Bob Meusel homers in each game.

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In Philadelphia, 33,000 fans – the largest crowd to watch a game in Philadelphia since 1914 – sees Carl Mays win his 15th straight over the Mackmen as the Yankees prevail, 7 – 2, in the first game of a doubleheader. Bob Shawkey coasts home to a 13 – 7 win in the nitecap. Bob Meusel homers in each game.

Boston Braves P John “Mule” Watson hurls two complete-game victories over the Phillies, winning by scores of 4 – 3 and 8 – 0. It is the third doubleheader he has pitched, the first two being with the A’s in 1918.

Boston Braves P John “Mule” Watson hurls two complete-game victories over the Phillies, winning by scores of 4 – 3 and 8 – 0. It is the third doubleheader he has pitched, the first two being with the A’s in 1918.

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Boston Braves P John “Mule” Watson hurls two complete-game victories over the Phillies, winning by scores of 4 – 3 and 8 – 0. It is the third doubleheader he has pitched, the first two being with the A’s in 1918.

1921 – In his first at bat‚ St. Louis Browns rookie Luke Stuart hits a home run‚ becoming the first American League rookie to accomplish the feat. His 9th-inning blast‚ good for 2 runs‚ comes off no less than Washington’s Walter Johnson. Johnson‚ leading 16 – 3 after his teammates score 7 runs in the 8th‚ cruises home with a 16 – 5 win. Stuart‚ who appeared in one game on July 28th but did not bat‚ will play one more game and then leave the majors with this home run as his only hit. The next AL rookie to connect for a homer on his first at-bat will be Earl Averill in 1929.

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1921 – In his first at bat‚ St. Louis Browns rookie Luke Stuart hits a home run‚ becoming the first American League rookie to accomplish the feat. His 9th-inning blast‚ good for 2 runs‚ comes off no less than Washington’s Walter Johnson. Johnson‚ leading 16 – 3 after his teammates score 7 runs in the 8th‚ cruises home with a 16 – 5 win. Stuart‚ who appeared in one game on July 28th but did not bat‚ will play one more game and then leave the majors with this home run as his only hit. The next AL rookie to connect for a homer on his first at-bat will be Earl Averill in 1929.

In Chicago, Billy Southworth leads the Braves to a 13 – 5 scalping of the Cubs by belting three doubles and home run. Mule Watson coasts to the win over Percy Jones.

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In Chicago, Billy Southworth leads the Braves to a 13 – 5 scalping of the Cubs by belting three doubles and home run. Mule Watson coasts to the win over Percy Jones.

Babe Ruth becomes the all-time homerun leader with 575 foot blast

Babe Ruth becomes the all-time homerun leader with 575 foot blast

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At Navin Field in Detroit, Babe Ruth becomes the all-time home run leader when he hits his 139th career blast as a major leaguer. The Yankee slugger’s 36th homer of the season, a mammoth shot that travels over 500 feet, puts him ahead of Roger Connor, who connected for 138 round-trippers during his 18 years in the National League.