The Cards pass New York and move into first again, as the Cubs score a 3 – 2 win over the Giants.
The Cards pass New York and move into first again, as the Cubs score a 3 – 2 win over the Giants.
The first place Browns beat the visiting A’s, 9 – 5 behind Rasty Wright. Baby Doll Jacobson homers twice to drive in five runs and Pat Collins adds a 3-run homer. 3B Herman Bronkie contributes three errors for St. Louis, and Jimmy Austin will take over the hot corner tomorrow.
The first place Browns beat the visiting A’s, 9 – 5 behind Rasty Wright. Baby Doll Jacobson homers twice to drive in five runs and Pat Collins adds a 3-run homer. 3B Herman Bronkie contributes three errors for St. Louis, and Jimmy Austin will take over the hot corner tomorrow.
Ken Williams homers in his sixth straight game, setting an American League record. The left fielder’s round-tripper isn’t enough to prevent the Browns from bowing to the A’s at Sportsman’s Park, 8-4.
Ken Williams homers in his sixth straight game, setting an American League record. The left fielder’s round-tripper isn’t enough to prevent the Browns from bowing to the A’s at Sportsman’s Park, 8-4.
Ken Williams hits his 26th homer, one of three Brownie bombs.
The Browns move to a 1 1/2 game lead, beating the Red Sox, 4 – 1, as the White Sox beat New York. Ken Williams hits his 26th homer, one of three Brownie bombs.
The Pirates again top the Giants, 7 – 0, as Max Carey bangs another two home runs
The Pirates again top the Giants, 7 – 0, as Max Carey bangs another two home runs. The Pirates will win two more to sweep the four-game series with the Giants.
The Giants send pitchers Fred Toney and Larry Benton to the Braves with $100,000 and bring back righthander Hugh McQuillan
The Giants send pitchers Fred Toney and Larry Benton to the Braves with $100,000 and bring back righthander Hugh McQuillan. Toney refuses to report and stays in New York. When Benton develops into a consistent pitcher, the Giants will buy him back.
The Browns host the Red Sox and beat them, 4 – 1, behind Urban Shocker. However, both George Sisler and C Hank Severeid are injured, the latter with a split finger on a foul tip. Sisler is spiked in the 4th.
The Browns host the Red Sox and beat them, 4 – 1, behind Urban Shocker. However, both George Sisler and C Hank Severeid are injured, the latter with a split finger on a foul tip. Sisler is spiked in the 4th.
At the Polo Grounds, the under-performing Pirates crack five homers and trounce the league-leading Giants, 8 – 3. Max Carey hits two and starter Wilbur Cooper another.
At the Polo Grounds, the under-performing Pirates crack five homers and trounce the league-leading Giants, 8 – 3. Max Carey hits two and starter Wilbur Cooper another.
The American League announces plans to erect a $100,000 monument to baseball in East Potomac Park, Washington. It never gets built.
The American League announces plans to erect a $100,000 monument to baseball in East Potomac Park, Washington. It never gets built.
The Yanks move back into first place when Sad Sam Jones beats Ray Kolp, 7 – 3
The Yanks move back into first place when Sad Sam Jones beats Ray Kolp, 7 – 3. Kolp lasts just two innings before Bill Bayne takes over for the final seven and allows two runs. Ken Williams hits his 23rd homer but Whitey Witt counters with a three-run home run.
