Hank Gowdy of the Boston Braves becomes the first major leaguer to enlist in World War I
On June 2, 1917, Hank Gowdy of the Boston Braves becomes the first major leaguer to enlist in World War I. Gowdy will also serve in World War II.
Babe Ruth out duels Walter Johnson 1-0 and drives in only run
On May 7, 1917, Boston Red Sox lefthander Babe Ruth outduels Washington Senators star Walter Johnson in a matchup of future Hall of Famers at Griffith Stadium. Ruth helps himself when he knocks in the only run of the Red Sox’ 1-0 victory with on an eighth-inning sacrifice fly. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ Other…
For the second consecutive day, a Browns’ hurler throws a no-hitter when Bob Groom keeps the White Sox hitless
For the second consecutive day, a Browns’ hurler throws a no-hitter when Bob Groom keeps the White Sox hitless in the team’s 3-0 victory in the nightcap. The 32 year-old right-hander also pitched two hitless innings in the first game of the twin bill, earning a save in the Sportsman’s Park contest.
Fred Toney pitches 10 inning no hitter
On May 2, 1917, At Weeghman Park, only 3,500 made it out this day and they would be treated to something that has only happened 4 times in major league baseball history. Fred Toney of the Cincinnati Reds and Southpaw “Hippo” Vaughn of the Chicago Cubs match no-hit ball for nine innings. Larry…
Ruth fires 3 hitter on opening day
On April 11, 1917, Babe Ruth of the Boston Red Sox pitches a three-hitter in shutting down the New York Yankees on Opening Day. Ruth’s performance marks the start of good things to come. He will win 24 games in 1917, while leading the American League with 35 complete games…
Tommy Holmes Stats & Facts
Tommy Holmes Position: Outfielder Bats: Left • Throws: Left 5-10, 180lb (178cm, 81kg) Born: March 29, 1917 in Brooklyn, NY us Died: April 14, 2008 in Boca Raton, FL Buried: Forest Lawn North Cemetery, Pompano Beach, FL High School: Brooklyn Technical HS (Brooklyn, NY) Debut: April 14, 1942 (9,202nd in major league history) vs. PHI 5 AB, 2 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB Last Game: September 28, 1952 vs. BSN 3 AB, 0 H, 0 HR,…
The Chicago White Sox acquire first baseman Chick Gandil from the Cleveland Indians for $3,500.
1917 – The Chicago White Sox acquire first baseman Chick Gandil from the Cleveland Indians for $3,500.
Dave Fultz, president of the Players Fraternity, calls off a strike set to begin within the week
1917 – Dave Fultz, president of the Players Fraternity, calls off a strike set to begin within the week. One of demands of the union is to abolish the ten-day clause, in which a team ceases to pay an injured player after he has been out of action for ten days. Organized Baseball officially severs relations with the union, leaving the players without representation.
Major League Baseball Season Recap 1916
Major League Baseball Season Recap 1916 World Series – Boston Red Sox AL over Brooklyn Dodgers NL 4 games to 1 World Series MVP – Babe Ruth Award – Awards – </strong? Major League Cy Young Award Cy Young Award National League Cy Young Award American League MVP Awards – NL AL Major League Rookie of The Year – NL…
History of the World Series – 1916
Manager Wilbert Robinson’s Dodgers — they were known as the Robins at the time — had standout hitters in Zack Wheat and Jake Daubert, plus a formidable pitching staff led by Jeff Pfeffer (a 25-game winner), Larry Cheney and Sherry Smith, a threesome backed by retreads Rube Marquard and Jack Coombs of New York Giants…
