Jack Slattery quits as manager of the last-place Braves. Owner Emil Fuchs announces that “after much persuasion” Rogers Hornsby has consented to take over as manager.

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Jack Slattery quits as manager of the last-place Braves. Owner Emil Fuchs announces that “after much persuasion” Rogers Hornsby has consented to take over as manager.

White Sox CF Johnny Mostil handles 12 chances against the Indians, equaling Happy Felsch’s American League record, also made against Cleveland, as the Sox win, 4 – 3. Mostil also legs it home from second base with the winning run on a wild pitch by George Uhle. Sam Langford has a home run and two doubles for Cleveland.

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White Sox CF Johnny Mostil handles 12 chances against the Indians, equaling Happy Felsch’s American League record, also made against Cleveland, as the Sox win, 4 – 3. Mostil also legs it home from second base with the winning run on a wild pitch by George Uhle. Sam Langford has a home run and two doubles for Cleveland.

1928 – The Giants send OF George Harper to the Cardinals for C Bob O’Farrell. O’Farrell, who managed the Birds in 1927, will never regain his effectiveness behind the plate after an arm injury. The trade makes room for 18-year-old Mel Ott to take over the RF position, a spot he will hold for 18 years.

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1928 – The Giants send OF George Harper to the Cardinals for C Bob O’Farrell. O’Farrell, who managed the Birds in 1927, will never regain his effectiveness behind the plate after an arm injury. The trade makes room for 18-year-old Mel Ott to take over the RF position, a spot he will hold for 18 years.

Boston Braves pitcher Charlie Robertson has his glove removed from the game by umpire Charlie Moran after the Brooklyn Robinscomplain the ball is acting strangely. The Boston hurler still manages to win, 3 – 2.

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Boston Braves pitcher Charlie Robertson has his glove removed from the game by umpire Charlie Moran after the Brooklyn Robinscomplain the ball is acting strangely. The Boston hurler still manages to win, 3 – 2.

John McGraw of the Giants and Jack Slattery from the Boston Braves on opening day

John McGraw of the Giants and Jack Slattery from the Boston Braves on opening day

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On April 11, 1928 John McGraw of the Giants and Jack Slattery from the Boston Braves on opening day. the Giants take care of the Braves 5-2, Braves starter Bob Smith takes the loss and proves all the runs for the Braves with a 2 run homer. Edd Roush, Shanty Hogan and Andy Cohen leads…

Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker both start on Opening Day for the A’s. The 8-3 loss to New York at Shibe Park marks the first time the future Hall of Famers have played as teammates in a game.

Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker both start on Opening Day for the A’s. The 8-3 loss to New York at Shibe Park marks the first time the future Hall of Famers have played as teammates in a game.

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Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker both start on Opening Day for the A’s. The 8-3 loss to New York at Shibe Park marks the first time the future Hall of Famers have played as teammates in a game.