Tiger player/manager Ty Cobb bangs out a single for his 3,000th career base hit
Tiger player/manager Ty Cobb bangs out a single for his 3,000th career base hit
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.
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.
The Braves’ Walton Cruise connects off the Cubs’ Pete Alexander for the second home run hit out of mammoth Braves Field
1921 – The Braves’ Walton Cruise connects off the Cubs’ Pete Alexander for the second home run hit out of mammoth Braves Field. The first home run, also to right field, was hit by Cruise in 1917. There will be 38 home runs in Braves Field this year: 34 inside the park, three bounce home runs, and Cruise’s missile. Braves pitcher Dana Fillingim is the beneficiary of the offense as he beats Alexander, 8 – 6.
A major-league record streak of 10 straight hits by the Browns’ George Sisler is stopped by Detroit in the 4th inning, but he goes 2 for 3 with a two-run homer in the 6th. The Browns win, 3 – 2.
1921 – A major-league record streak of 10 straight hits by the Browns’ George Sisler is stopped by Detroit in the 4th inning, but he goes 2 for 3 with a two-run homer in the 6th. The Browns win, 3 – 2.
1921 – The Browns open their home stand with a 7 – 5 win over Detroit. George Sisler continues his hot hitting, going 4 for 4.
1921 – The Browns open their home stand with a 7 – 5 win over Detroit. George Sisler continues his hot hitting, going 4 for 4.
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.
George Sisler continues his hot hitting, collecting two doubles and hitting for the cycle in a 10-inning, 7 – 5 win at Detroit. Sisler is 5 for 5.
George Sisler continues his hot hitting, collecting two doubles and hitting for the cycle in a 10-inning, 7 – 5 win at Detroit. Sisler is 5 for 5.
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.
1921 – The Phillies’ George Smith allows 12 hits but still manages to shut out the Braves‚ 4 – 0.
1921 – The Phillies’ George Smith allows 12 hits but still manages to shut out the Braves‚ 4 – 0.
In the nightcap of a twin bill, Phillies’ right-hander George Smith gives up 12 hits, but manages to pitch a shutout, blanking the Braves in Boston, 4-0. In the first game of the doubleheader, the Philadelphia hurler wasn’t as fortunate, when he was knocked out of the second inning after giving up three runs on four hits.
In the nightcap of a twin bill, Phillies’ right-hander George Smith gives up 12 hits, but manages to pitch a shutout, blanking the Braves in Boston, 4-0. In the first game of the doubleheader, the Philadelphia hurler wasn’t as fortunate, when he was knocked out of the second inning after giving up three runs on four hits.
