Major League Baseball Season Recap 1927

Seasons

1927,The Yankees fielded what many still consider the finest team in baseball history in 1927, winning 110 games to easily take the American League pennant. Gehrig, Ruth, Lazzeri, Meusel, and Combs formed the “Murderers Row” that scored 975 runs while the rotation of Waite Hoyt, Urban Shocker, Herb Pennock, and Dutch Reuther held the league to only 599 runs. Gehrig and Ruth combined for 107 home runs, a total that topped 14 other teams in baseball, while the Yankees claimed the top three players in homers, runs scored, and ERA. The Pittsburgh Pirates won the NL flag over the Cardinals and Giants, but were no match for the Bombers as New York swept the Bucs in four straight games. Pirate OF Paul Waner led the Senior Circuit with a .380 average while teammates Pie Traynor and Lloyd Waner also finished in the top five in batting. Cubs pitcher Charlie Root (26-15, 3.76 ERA, 145 K) enjoyed one of his best seasons while Cardinal hurlers Jesse Haines and Pete Alexander combined for 45 wins. Detroit’s Harry Heilmann won the AL batting title with a .398 average.

Awards and More

World Series – New York Yankees AL over Pittsburgh Pirates NL 4 games to 0

Awards –
Major League Cy Young Award Cy Young Award National League Cy Young Award American League
MVP Awards – NL Paul Warner AL Lou Gehrig

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Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis

Judge Landis begins a three-day public hearing to investigate the allegation the Detroit Tigers threw a four-game series to the Chicago White Sox in 1917

1927 – Jim Busby is born in Kenedy, TX. He bats 2-for-11 as a player/coach in 1962 then continues as a Houston coach for much of the decade.

1927 – In a three-way deal, pitcher Burleigh Grimes goes from the Brooklyn Robins to the New York Giants, catcher Butch Henline goes from the Philadelphia Phillies to Brooklyn, and Giants second baseman Fresco Thompson and pitcher Jack Scott wind up with the Phillies.

Washington Senators trade shortstop Roger Peckinpaugh to the Chicago White Sox for pitchers Leo Mangum and Sloppy Thurston

Washington Senators trade shortstop Roger Peckinpaugh to the Chicago White Sox for pitchers Leo Mangum and Sloppy Thurston

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American League President Ban Johnson takes an indefinite leave of absence due to health problems

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Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis issues a lengthy decision clearing Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker of any game-fixing charges

The Cleveland Indians have already chosen Jack McCallister as their new manager.

National League President John Heydler rules that Rogers Hornsby cannot continue to both hold stock in the St. Louis Cardinals and play for the New York Giants

National League President John Heydler rules that Rogers Hornsby cannot continue to both hold stock in the St. Louis Cardinals and play for the New York Giants

Portrait of Sam Jones

Pitcher Sad Sam Jones is traded by the New York Yankees 

On March 21, 1988 — 1988 – Edd Roush dies in Bradenton, Florida, at the age of 94. A two-time National League batting champion and a .323 hitter over an 18-year career, Roush entered the Hall of Fame in 1962.

Giants send versatile George Kelly to the Reds for Edd Roush

Babe Ruth becomes the highest paid player in major league history when the Yankees announce the Bambino will earn $70,000 per season for the next three years

Babe Ruth becomes the highest paid player in major league history when the Yankees announce the Bambino will earn $70,000 per season for the next three years

In a battle of Irish managers on St. Patrick's Day, Bob O'Farrell beats John McGraw

In a battle of Irish managers on St. Patrick’s Day, Bob O’Farrell beats John McGraw

Don Richard (Richie) Ashburn is born in Tilden, Nebraska.

Don Richard (Richie) Ashburn is born in Tilden, Nebraska.

George Pipgras at spring training in St. Petersburg, Florida - 1927

George Pipgras at spring training in St. Petersburg, Florida – 1927

In a final exhibition match between the previous World Series' opponents, the New York Yankees score four runs in the 1st inning off Grover Cleveland Alexander and the St. Louis Cardinals. Then, Alexander shuts down the Yankees until leaving in the 8th, and the Cardinals score two in the 9th to win, 6 - 4. Both teams use their regular lineups - the only teams to make no starting changes from last year's teams. The four runs off Alexander are the first the 40-year-old veteran has allowed in 15 innings of spring training work.

In a final exhibition match between the previous World Series’ opponents, the New York Yankees score four runs in the 1st inning off Grover Cleveland Alexander and the St. Louis Cardinals. Then, Alexander shuts down the Yankees until leaving in the 8th, and the Cardinals score two in the 9th to win, 6 – 4. Both teams use their regular lineups – the only teams to make no starting changes from last year’s teams. The four runs off Alexander are the first the 40-year-old veteran has allowed in 15 innings of spring training work.

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Rogers Hornsby traded by Cardinals

Cleveland spoils new Comiskey Park Debut

Cleveland spoils new Comiskey Park Debut

4/23/1927 – The St. Louis Browns defeated the Tigers, 15-10, on a cold day in Detroit. In the top of the third frame, Fred Schulte was called out for batting out of turn. No further details are known.

Hod Lisenbee of the Washington Senators pitches a shutout in his first major league start, a 6 – 0 win over the Boston Red Sox.

In the first match-up of pitching brothers in major league history, Jesse Barnes defeats his brother Virgil Barnes in the Brooklyn Robins’ 7 – 6 victory over the New York Giants.

The Yankees draw a record 52,000 to Comiskey Park but Waite Hoyt spoils the party by winning one of his league-leading 22 games, 9 – 0, the second straight shutout of the White Sox. Batterymate Pat Collins homers in the 7th, while Lou Gehrig adds a pair of triples.

At New York, the second-place Giants take the Cubs to camp, 5 – 4, behind the pitching of Virgil Barnes. Bill Terry’s double in the 9th drives home the winning run. Earl Webb hits a two-run homer for Chicago in the 6th as Chicago manages to leave no runners on base in the game.

At Detroit, Marty McManus singles in two runs in the 9th to lead the Tigers to a 3 – 2 win over the Red Sox. Fats Fothergill goes hitless for the first time this season to end his 18-game hitting streak.

Pounding five Boston pitchers for 22 hits, the 2nd-place Tigers outlast the Red Sox, 17 - 11. Harry Heilmann leads the cat attack with two homers and two singles.

Pounding five Boston pitchers for 22 hits, the 2nd-place Tigers outlast the Red Sox, 17 – 11. Harry Heilmann leads the cat attack with two homers and two singles.

At the Baker Bowl 1 fan killed 50 injured in grandstan collapse

At the Baker Bowl 1 fan killed 50 injured in grandstan collapse

Guy Bush of the Chicago Cubs and Charlie Robertson of the Boston Braves battle for 18 innings before Robertson tires and the Cubs win, 7 – 2. Jimmy Cooney drives in the winning run and Sparky Adams contributes with four hits. Bush goes 18 innings and Robertson 17 1/3. Two National League pitchers, Carl Hubbell in 1933 and Vern Law in 1955, will match Bush’s marathon effort.

In St. Louis, Bing Miller has his second four-hit day in a row, and Wally Schang is 3 for 3 with a grand slam to lead the Browns to an 8 – 6 win over the A’s. Eddie Collins and Al Simmons homer for Philly.

Yankee OF Bob Meusel swipes second base, third base, and home in the 3rd inning as New York tops Detroit, 6 – 2. Lou Gehrig contributes a homer and two doubles to back Dutch Ruether’s pitching.

Chicago White Sox players give their former manager Eddie Collins a wristwatch and diamond stickpin on his return to Chicago with the A's

Chicago White Sox players give their former manager Eddie Collins a wristwatch and diamond stickpin on his return to Chicago with the A’s

The Cubs move into first place in the National League when a 9-run 9th inning gives them a 11 – 6 win and doubleheader sweep at Brooklyn. Chicago takes the opener, 6 – 4. For the second day in a row, a disputed call – this one by Frank Wilson – causes fans to stop the game. Meanwhile, the Pirates are beating New York for the third straight game, 5 – 3.

It is George Burns Day in Cleveland as he is presented with a diploma as the MVP of 1926, a silver bat containing $1,150 in cash, and an automobile. Burns has a pair of doubles but the visiting Yankees win, 6 – 4, in 12 innings.

Despite 1st-inning back-to-back home runs by Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig off Sloppy Thurston‚ the Senators edge the Yankees‚ 3 – 2.

In his first starting assignment for the Yankees, Wilcy Moore loses a heartbreaker to the Senators, 3 - 2, in the nitecap of a doubleheader. Lou Gehrig is spiked at first base by Bucky Harris as Firpo Marberry scores the winning run. The Yankees win the opener, 8 - 2, as Babe Ruth hits his 12th home run of the year, a three-run shot. Tris Speaker plays most of Game One for the Senators despite fracturing his left thumb in batting practice.

In his first starting assignment for the Yankees, Wilcy Moore loses a heartbreaker to the Senators, 3 – 2, in the nitecap of a doubleheader. Lou Gehrig is spiked at first base by Bucky Harris as Firpo Marberry scores the winning run. The Yankees win the opener, 8 – 2, as Babe Ruth hits his 12th home run of the year, a three-run shot. Tris Speaker plays most of Game One for the Senators despite fracturing his left thumb in batting practice.

In a loosely played game at Yankee Stadium‚ the Yanks swamp the Red Sox‚ 15 – 7‚ scoring 7 runs in the 8th inning. Babe Ruth propels his 13th homer‚ off Danny MacFayden‚ while Johnny Grabowski is 4 for 4 with a walk. Dutch Ruether is ineffective‚ serving up gopher balls to the Bosox’s Grover Hartley in the 2nd and Fred Haney in the 3rd. The Sox give it back in the 4th with 3 walks‚ 2 errors‚ a single by Bob Meusel and a double by Mark Koenig‚ to make 4 runs. Ted Wingfield‚ pitching two-thirds of the 4th‚ takes the loss.

Pittsburgh Pirates, shortstop Jimmy Cooney of the Chicago Cubs turns unassisted triple play

In his first appearance of the season, Walter Johnson pitches the last shutout of his major league career, number 110, in a Washington Senators 3 – 0 victory over the Boston Red Sox.

There is an unassisted triple play for the second consecutive day in the major leagues.

There is an unassisted triple play for the second consecutive day in the major leagues.

Jimmie Foxx hits his first career homerun

Jimmie Foxx hits his first career homerun

1927 – Pitching his second game of the year‚ Walter Johnson is pounded by the Browns‚ who win 5 – 3. Johnson finishes the game‚ striking out 6 and allowing 9 hits‚ including a homer by Fred Schulte. Elam Vangilder is the winner.

At Shibe Park, the St. Louis Browns outhit the Philadelphia Athletics, 18 to 14, but lose, 11 – 9. Both starters, Rube Walberg and Milt Gaston, are knocked out in the 3rd inning, but when Gaston is lifted he bypasses to dugout and leaps into the stands to punch a spectator who has been riding him. The police escort Gaston from the field. Ty Cobb has three runs and a stolen base for the Athletics, while George Sisler has three steals and is 4 for 4 for the Browns.

At Yankee Stadium, Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig hit back-to-back home runs in the 4th inning, off Tommy Thomas, to beat the Chicago White Sox, 4 – 1, and increase the Yankees’ lead over Chicago to two games. Pat Collins also homers for the Yankees, while Bud Clancy matches for Chicago.

The Chicago Cubs send shortstop Jimmy Cooney and pitcher Tony Kaufmann to the Phillies for P Hal Carlson, who will go 12-8 for the Cubs for the rest of the season.

George Stallings‚ Rochester club owner‚ fires himself as manager.

The Philadelphia Athletics field a team of seven future Hall of Famers in the 9th inning

The Philadelphia Athletics field a team of seven future Hall of Famers in the 9th inning

Babe Ruth clouts two consecutive home runs in his next time up Ruth Cleveland C Luke Sewell demands that the umpires inspect the Bambino's bat

Babe Ruth clouts two consecutive home runs in his next time up Ruth Cleveland C Luke Sewell demands that the umpires inspect the Bambino’s bat

The Robins spoil Paul Waner Day in Pittsburgh beating the Bucs‚ 11 – 10. Waner‚ whose wedding was last night‚ collects 3 hits‚ including a double‚ and a 7-passenger car, and teammate Clyde Barnhart has 2 triples and a double‚ but it’s not enough. Brooklyn has 15 hits and scores 4 times in the 9th to give Dazzy Vance the win.

Fred Werber of the Augusta Tigers (South Atlantic League) sets a minor league record by stealing 7 bases. The record will be equaled by Lee Mazzilli and Rickey Henderson.

On Charles Lindbergh Day, the transatlantic pioneer flyer helps the Cardinals raise the National League pennant before the team’s 6-4 victory over New York at Sportsman’s Park. The game marks the return to St. Louis of Rogers Hornsby, the Redbirds’ former player-manager who guided the team to a world championship last season, but was traded to the Giants in the offseason, after having disputes over salary with owner Sam Breadon.

Jack Scott  performs an ironman feat and becomes the last pitcher to go the distance in both ends of a doubleheader

Jack Scott  performs an ironman feat and becomes the last pitcher to go the distance in both ends of a doubleheader

Paul Waner

Paul Waner of the Pittsburgh Pirates ends his 23-game hitting streak

The Cards strengthen their hold on 2nd place by defeating the Cubs, 11 - 5, to sweep the series. Grover Cleveland Alexander, pitching out of turn at his own request, stops the Cubs on six hits. Alexander wanted to face the team that had shipped him down the river last season. Frankie Frisch has three hits to put him at .331, a point ahead of Rogers Hornsby, for whom he was traded.

The Cards strengthen their hold on 2nd place by defeating the Cubs, 11 – 5, to sweep the series. Grover Cleveland Alexander, pitching out of turn at his own request, stops the Cubs on six hits. Alexander wanted to face the team that had shipped him down the river last season. Frankie Frisch has three hits to put him at .331, a point ahead of Rogers Hornsby, for whom he was traded.

At Boston, Lou Gehrig leads New York to an 11 - 4 victory by hitting three home runs, a first at Fenway Park. Gehrig hits a two-run homer in the 2nd, and solo shots in the 6th and 8th, off Danny MacFayden. He adds a single to his total as Dutch Ruether coasts to the win.

At Boston, Lou Gehrig leads New York to an 11 – 4 victory by hitting three home runs, a first at Fenway Park. Gehrig hits a two-run homer in the 2nd, and solo shots in the 6th and 8th, off Danny MacFayden. He adds a single to his total as Dutch Ruether coasts to the win.

With the help of a 3rd-inning triple play, the Tigers down the White Sox, 6 – 5, in 11 innings. Ted Lyons loses again, to reliever Earl Whitehill.

1927 – In Washington, the Senators make it three straight over Boston, winning, 8 – 7, scoring all of their runs in the 4th inning. Former Senator Buddy Myer belts a homer off Walter Johnson, who lasts five innings and gets credit for the win. Johnson will serve up six gopher balls to the Red Sox in his career, all in Washington. Goose Goslin homers, off Tony Welzer.

The Yanks build a 9 – 0 lead against the A’s, and withstand an 8-run rally by the Mackmen in the 9th to win, 9 – 8. New York now leads the American League by 10 games. Lou Gehrig collects his 100th hit of the year, belting his 23rd homer with one on. Babe Ruth, nursing a sore right knee, sits out his third straight game.

At Chicago, Lena Blackburne, filling in for manager Ray Schalk, ejected earlier in the game by Brick Owens, inserts himself as a pinch hitter in the 9th and singles. He comes around to score the winning run as the White Sox edge the Indians, 8 – 7.

The Tigers edge the Indians, 6 – 5, beating George Uhle for the 5th time this year.

A crowd of 3,000 at Yankee Stadium see the Yanks hand the Red Sox their 12th straight loss, beating the visitors, 13 – 6 on 19 safeties. Lou Gehrig takes over the home run lead when he clouts his 25th in the first inning, a bounce home run off Slim Harriss, but Babe Ruth, back in the lineup, golfs his 25th in the 4th, also off Slim. Gehrig has three hits and also swipes home. New York (49-20) wins its 5th straight while Boston loses its 12th straight.

Alphonse “Tommy” Thomas pitches a 5 – 1 win over the Browns, the 6th time this season that the White Sox pitcher has beaten St. Louis. He last beat them on June 22. Lefty Stewart, who gives up a homer to Earl Sheely in the 6th, takes the loss.

Pirates SS Glenn Wright, heading home from St. Louis after a beaning in a game with the Cards, is slightly injured when the train he is riding is wrecked near Dennison, Ohio. Pitcher Lee Meadows, accompanying Wright, is also shook up.

The Senators complete a sweep of four games over the A’s and climb into second place on a 9-game winning streak.

Washington Senators acquire left-handed pitcher Tom Zachary – who will give up Ruth’s 60th

Cubs righthander Charlie Root's one-hitter drops the Pirates into second place, with the Cubs on top. In the second of his 16 years with the Cubs, Root will lead the National League with 26 wins and 309 innings pitched.

Cubs righthander Charlie Root’s one-hitter drops the Pirates into second place, with the Cubs on top. In the second of his 16 years with the Cubs, Root will lead the National League with 26 wins and 309 innings pitched.

The White Sox tie a major-league record with eight sacrifice bunts in a 7 – 6 win over the Boston.

Chicago admirers present Eddie Collins, now with the A's, with a new automobile

Chicago admirers present Eddie Collins, now with the A’s, with a new automobile

Pete Mann, an infielder with the Macon Peaches, is killed by a pitch from Tom Farrell of the Asheville Tourists. Asheville skipper Larry Gardner, in a second sad note, had been a teammate of Ray Chapman when he died from a pitch.

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The Philadelphia A’s Ty Cobb makes what is celebrated at the time as his 4,000th hit

The Giants honor John McGraw, the team's manager since 1902, with a Silver Jubilee celebration, showering 'Mugsy' with gifts that include a huge silver loving cup, a silver platter, and a silver cane for his 25 years of service to the club. The rain during the pregame ceremony at the Polo Grounds doesn't dampen the spirits of the enthusiastic crowd of 25,000 fans, which includes Mayor Jimmy Walker, many former players, Commissioner Landis, George M. Cohan, and Commander Richard E. Byrd.

The Giants honor John McGraw, the team’s manager since 1902, with a Silver Jubilee celebration, showering ‘Mugsy’ with gifts that include a huge silver loving cup, a silver platter, and a silver cane for his 25 years of service to the club. The rain during the pregame ceremony at the Polo Grounds doesn’t dampen the spirits of the enthusiastic crowd of 25,000 fans, which includes Mayor Jimmy Walker, many former players, Commissioner Landis, George M. Cohan, and Commander Richard E. Byrd.

1927 – Red Lucas of the Reds pitches a 3 – 0 one-hitter against Dazzy Vance and the Robins. The “hit” is a 6th-inning grounder by Hank DeBerry which goes between the legs of Cincinnati 2B Hughie Critz.

Max Carey returns to Pittsburgh in a Robins uniform and makes a clean steal of home in the 6th inning

7/26/1927 – In the first game of a doubleheader at Yankee Stadium, the Browns sent four batters to the plate in the first inning. Then in the next frame the number five and six batters made outs. The next scheduled hitter was catcher Steve O’Neill but Wally Gerber, in the number eight spot in the lineup, came to the plate and ended the inning with a fly out. The fact that Gerber batted out of turn was discovered before the Browns came to the plate in the third inning. The next proper hitter according to the rules would be the ninth person in the order, pitcher Milt Gaston. However, the umpires told Gerber to bat again at his “proper” time. This time Gerber grounded out and Gaston followed him to the plate. The Browns then proceeded through the lineup in proper order. The Yankees won the game, 15-1, led by Babe Ruth’s two home runs off Gaston.

Mel Ott, 18 years old, hits his first major-league home run, an inside-the-park round-tripper

Mel Ott, 18 years old, hits his first major-league home run, an inside-the-park round-tripper

American baseball player Walter Johnson, pitcher for the Washington Senators, makes a speech during the celebration of his 20th year with the team at Griffith Stadium, Washington, DC, November 1927

Washington celebrates Walter Johnson Day on the 20th anniversary of his joining the team

At Baltimore’s Maryland Park, Joe Strong of the Baltimore Black Sox beats Hilldale in an Eastern Colored League game, 2 – 1, pitching an 11-inning no-hitter. It is the longest no-hitter in Negro Leagues history.

Lloyd Waner's hits his first big league homer, but Jim Bottomley's 2-run homer in the 7th wins it.

Lloyd Waner’s hits his first big league homer, but Jim Bottomley’s 2-run homer in the 7th wins it.

The PCL’s Oakland Oaks trade infielders Lyn Lary and Jimmie Reese to the New York Yankees for $125,000. Reese will become Babe Ruth’s roommate, famously quipping he really “roomed with Ruth’s suitcase.”

1927 – Willie “Pigmeat” Powell of the Chicago American Giants pitches a no-hitter against the Memphis Red Sox, winning, 5 – 0. It is the third no-hitter so far this year in the Negro Leagues. Two more near no-hitters will be thrown later this year, one broken up in extra innings and another shortened by darkness to seven innings.

1927 – Leading 1 – 0 and one out from a complete game no-hitter over the Memphis Red Sox, Chicago American Giants pitcher Webster McDonald allows an unearned run to score on errors, tying the game at 1 – 1 in a Negro National League game. McDonald loses the no-hitter in the 10th when he surrenders a single, and he loses the game, 2 – 1, when the Red Sox score in the 11th on back-to-back doubles. McDonald’s near-classic just misses being part of the only back-to-back no-hitters in Negro Leagues history, as teammate Willie Powell had no-hit the Red Sox the day before.

Babe Ruth, teeing off on a Tommy Thomas pitch, becomes the first player to homer over the roof of Comiskey Park

Babe Ruth, teeing off on a Tommy Thomas pitch, becomes the first player to homer over the roof of Comiskey Park

The Yankees lose their fourth straight for the first time, 9 – 4 to the Indians, despite Babe Ruth’s 40th home run. Detroit wins its 13th straight, moving up to second, 12 1/2 games back.

Braves OF Eddie Brown passes Fred Luderus’s modern National League mark of 533 consecutive games played (1916-1919). Steve Brodie had 574 in 1893-1897.

1927 – In St. Louis, the Yankees win their 18th game against the Browns without a loss, 8 – 3.

1927 – The Yankees open a home stand by beating the Red Sox, 10 – 3. Babe Ruth hits home run number 43 and leads Lou Gehrig by 2. With an 89-37 record, the Bronx Bombers now lead the second-place A’s by 17 games.

1927 – The Pirates take over first place by beating the visiting Cubs‚ 4 – 3. Joe Harris has a double and home run to back the Bucs’ Lee Meadows. Both Waners (Paul and Lloyd) cut down runners with throws in the 2nd and 3rd innings.

1927 – The Cardinals bring Rabbit Maranville back from the minors, buying him from Rochester (International League).

Lefty Grove

Lefty Grove shuts out Murderers Row for only time in 1927 Season

Doc Gautreau of the Boston Braves steals home twice in a game against Brooklyn to tie the major league record. This feat will not be repeated until Vic Power does it in 1958.

Pirate teammates Lloyd and Paul Waner become the first pair of brothers to both homer in the same game

Pirate teammates Lloyd and Paul Waner become the first pair of brothers to both homer in the same game

Red Ruffing goes 15+ and gets no decision in 12-11 Red Sox win

Red Ruffing goes 15+ and gets no decision in 12-11 Red Sox win

1927 – At Fenway Park‚ the Yankees and Red Sox split a pair‚ with New York rolling to a 14 – 2 win in the opener behind Babe Ruth. Lou Gehrig takes the home run lead with a 5th-inning homer off Tony Welzer. But the Babe responds with two homers‚ in the 6th and 7th‚ the former a drive over the centerfield fence that is called “the longest ever hit at Fenway”. Both shots also come against Welzer. Ruth hits his 3rd of the day‚ number 47‚ in the nitecap‚ off Jack Russell‚ but the terrier nips New York‚ 5 – 2. There will be 34 homers hit at Fenway this season‚ but only 5 by the Sox. Ruth will hit 8‚ Gehrig 6‚ the only New York home runs hit there.

1927 – After blasting three home runs in a doubleheader split with the Red Sox the day before, Babe Ruth hits two more in a 12 – 10 win, giving him a record-tying 5 in 3 games. He leads Lou Gehrig 49 homers to 45.

1927 – After losing 21 in a row to New York, the Browns win their last meeting, 6 – 2, behind Milt Gaston’s 5-hitter. No team has ever swept a 22-game season series. One National League team, the 1909 Cubs, went 21-1 against the Doves.

Babe Ruth hits 51st and 52nd homers in twin bill to help the New York Yankees to clinch pennant

Babe Ruth hits 51st and 52nd homers in twin bill to help the New York Yankees to clinch pennant

1927 – The Yankees win their 106th, 6 – 0 over Detroit, for a new American League high. They will win 110, a record until the 1954 Indians win 111.

1927 – The Cardinals win two to move into second place, while the Pirates take two from Chicago.

For the first time since 1927, the Pirates are headed for the World Series. While the Bucs lose, 4 – 2, to the Braves, the 2nd-place Cardinals are mathematically eliminated by 20-game loser Glen Hobbie’s 5 – 0 win for the Cubs. A gigantic torch light victory parade in Pittsburgh’s Golden Triangle at midnight celebrates the pennant.

1927 – The Cubs play their last home date and report a season’s attendance of 1,190,000, the first time the team goes over a million.

1927 – Babe Ruth connects for a grand slam off Lefty Grove while Lou Gehrig hits No. 46 in a 7 – 4 win over the A’s. Ruth has 57 with three games to play. The grand slam is the Babe’s second in three days.

1927 – Babe Ruth ties his own home run record with #59 on the season. Ruth will break the record tomorrow.

Babe Ruth becomes first player to hit 60 homeruns

Babe Ruth becomes first player to hit 60 homeruns

1927 – Pitcher Herb Pennock is handed an 8 – 0 lead and takes a perfect game into the 8th inning. The New York Yankees lefthander retires Glenn Wright, but Pie Traynor breaks the spell with a single and Clyde Barnhart doubles him home. Pennock settles for a three-hit, 8 – 1, victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates to give the Yankees a commanding 3-0 edge in the World Series.

Yankees win World Series on Walk Off Wild Pitch

Yankees win World Series on Walk Off Wild Pitch

In Game 5 of the Colored World Series between the Chicago American Giants and the Atlantic City Bacharach Giants, southpaw Luther Farrell pitches a seven-inning no-hitter for the Bacharachs. As a drizzle falls throughout the game and heavier rain constantly threatens, Farrell no-hits his former team to give the Bacharachs their first win and stave off elimination. Allowing an unearned run in both the 4th and 5th innings, he finishes strongly, retiring the last seven men he faces. The home plate umpire calls the game in the middle of the 7th on account of darkness. Chicago protests his decision, but to no avail.

1927 – Walter Johnson retires as a player. He will return to the majors as a manager.

Future Hall of Famer Ross Youngs dies of Bright’s disease, a historical classification of kidney diseases. ‘Pep’ was a .322 hitter during his ten-year Giant career and was one of John McGraw’s favorite players.

Heinie Groh retires after being released by the Pittsburgh Pirates

Heinie Groh retires after being released by the Pittsburgh Pirates

Garry Herrmann resigns as the president of the Reds

Garry Herrmann resigns as the president of the Reds

Jack Slattery, Boston College baseball coach

Coach Bill McKechnie replaces Bob O’Farrell as St. Louis Cardinals manager, and Burt Shotton moves up from Syracuse of the International League to manage the Philadelphia Phillies.

A group led by Alva Bradley and John Sherwin buys the Cleveland Indians.

A group led by Alva Bradley and John Sherwin buys the Cleveland Indians.

Pittsburgh Pirates trade future Hall of Fame outfielder Kiki Cuyler to the Chicago Cubs

Pittsburgh Pirates trade future Hall of Fame outfielder Kiki Cuyler to the Chicago Cubs

Billy Evans quits as American League umpire to becomes business manager (effectively the first General Manager) of the Cleveland Indians following the purchase of the club by a group headed by Alva Bradley.

The New York Yankees release pitchers Bob Shawkey and Dutch Ruether.

Pirates OF Paul Waner noses out Frank Frisch for National League MVP honors

Pirates OF Paul Waner noses out Frank Frisch for National League MVP honors

The National Board of Arbitration rules the Texas League cannot place teams in Tulsa and Oklahoma City without permission of the Western League, which now operates in those cities. This landmark decision establishes league property rights in the cities of each circuit.

In an attempt to combat “chain store” baseball, the American Association votes to bar further ownership of its clubs by the major league clubs.

Roger Peckinpaugh begins a six-year term as Indians manager.

Roger Peckinpaugh begins a six-year term as Indians manager.

1927 – The Browns sell George Sisler to Washington for $25,000.

1927 – The National League reports more than five million attendance for the league in 1927, a new high. Veteran umpire Hank O’Day is named “player and umpire scout” for the league.

The Tigers trade OF Heinie Manush and 1B Lu Blue to the Browns for P Elam Vangilder and OF Harry Rice. Manush, who batted .298 for Detroit, will explode with the Browns, batting .378 with 108 RBI and a league-leading 241 hits.

The Cards trade P Jimmy Ring to the Phils with C Johnny Schulte for C Bubber Jonnard, SS Jimmy Cooney Jr., and OF Johnny Mokan.

Clark Griffith

Senators president Clark Griffith gains approval to have Washington open the American League season one day before the rest of the league, to celebrate a “National Day” with the U.S. president throwing out the first ball. The AL also installs Ernest S. Barnard as its president.

The Browns sell home run-hitting Ken Williams to the Red Sox. At 38, Williams is still a .300 hitter, but his home run production will drop to 8.

In a joint meeting, the major leagues turn over $5,000 to the Association of Professional Ball Players to aid ill or disabled former players.

Nellie-Fox 1959 AL MVP

Jacob Nelson “Nellie” Fox is born in St. Thomas, PA.