Pirates RF Adam Comorosky handles nine putouts, tying the record for that position.
Pirates RF Adam Comorosky handles nine putouts, tying the record for that position.
A’s player-manager Ty Cobb collects the last hit of his career
A’s player-manager Ty Cobb collects the last hit of his career when he doubles off right-hander Bump Hadley in the team’s 6-1 loss to Washington at Griffith Stadium. The 41 year-old ‘Georgia Peach’ will end his playing days, establishing the major league record for hits with 4,191, a mark which remains until Pete Rose surpasses it in 1985.
1928 – The Senators top the Yankees, 2 – 0, as Firpo Marberry does it all, shutting down the Yanks and driving in both Nat runs. Bob Meusel’s hit streak is stopped at six straight. The New York lead is now 1 1/2 games over the A’s, winners of an exhibition game in Lycoming, PA.
1928 – The Senators top the Yankees, 2 – 0, as Firpo Marberry does it all, shutting down the Yanks and driving in both Nat runs. Bob Meusel’s hit streak is stopped at six straight. The New York lead is now 1 1/2 games over the A’s, winners of an exhibition game in Lycoming, PA.
In Washington‚ Republican presidential candidate Herbert Hoover looks on as “Approximately 99 percent of the spectators wore their straw hats‚ hoping the Senators would give them a chance to get excited and hurl them away” (New York Times). Alas‚ the Yankees win‚ 8 – 3. Waite Hoyt is the winner and beneficiary of Bob Meusel’s 4-for-4 hitting. Meusel has 3 RBIs. Garland Braxton takes the loss.
In Washington‚ Republican presidential candidate Herbert Hoover looks on as “Approximately 99 percent of the spectators wore their straw hats‚ hoping the Senators would give them a chance to get excited and hurl them away” (New York Times). Alas‚ the Yankees win‚ 8 – 3. Waite Hoyt is the winner and beneficiary of Bob Meusel’s 4-for-4 hitting. Meusel has 3 RBIs. Garland Braxton takes the loss.
Sheriff Blake is red-hot for the Cubs‚ allowing just one hit‚ in besting the Reds’ Ray Kolp‚ 1 – 0. The lone Reds hit is a 5th-inning double by Long George Kelly.
Sheriff Blake is red-hot for the Cubs‚ allowing just one hit‚ in besting the Reds’ Ray Kolp‚ 1 – 0. The lone Reds hit is a 5th-inning double by Long George Kelly.
Tris Speaker, in his final major league at-bat, is struck out by Red Sox hurler Red Ruffing. The 40 year-old A’s outfielder known as the ‘Grey Eagle’ ends his 22-year Hall of Fame career with a .345 batting average, sixth best in major league history.
Tris Speaker, in his final major league at-bat, is struck out by Red Sox hurler Red Ruffing. The 40 year-old A’s outfielder known as the ‘Grey Eagle’ ends his 22-year Hall of Fame career with a .345 batting average, sixth best in major league history.
Rube Walberg’s shuts out the Indians 1-0 and scores the run
Special Memory or Event? Want to have some fun? Advertise your business? Dedicate this page August 24, 1928 – In Philadelphia at Shibe Park‚ the Philadelphia A’s tip the Cleveland Indians‚ 1-0 behind Rube Walberg’s shutout. Rube scores the games only tally on a single by Mickey Cochrane off loser Joe Shaute. The Mackmen…
1928 – The Yankees pick up lefty Tom Zachary on waivers from Washington.
1928 – The Yankees pick up lefty Tom Zachary on waivers from Washington.
1928 – Art Shires of the White Sox strokes four hits, including a triple, in his major-league debut.
1928 – Art Shires of the White Sox strokes four hits, including a triple, in his major-league debut.
Carl Hubbell’s first major league victory is a 4 – 0 shutout of the Phils. He’ll be 10 – 6 down the stretch and will pitch 16 years with the Giants.
Carl Hubbell’s first major league victory is a 4 – 0 shutout of the Phils. He’ll be 10 – 6 down the stretch and will pitch 16 years with the Giants.
