Cards 1B Jim Bottomley hits the first of seven home runs he will knock in a five-game stretch.
Cards 1B Jim Bottomley hits the first of seven home runs he will knock in a five-game stretch.
A brawl breaks out in the 3rd inning of a game between the St. Paul Saints and the Minneapolis Millers in the American Association. The Millers’ Hughie McMullen grounds out to first base, and spikes P Huck Betts, who is covering the bag. Betts replies by firing the ball at McMullen’s head in retaliation, but misses him; however, reserve infielder Sam Bohne, who is coaching at first base, enters the fray by punching Betts, and both dugoutsempty and a free-for-all ensues. Reporter George Barton describes it as “the most vicious affair ever witnessed at Nicollet Park.”
A brawl breaks out in the 3rd inning of a game between the St. Paul Saints and the Minneapolis Millers in the American Association. The Millers’ Hughie McMullen grounds out to first base, and spikes P Huck Betts, who is covering the bag. Betts replies by firing the ball at McMullen’s head in retaliation, but misses him; however, reserve infielder Sam Bohne, who is coaching at first base, enters the fray by punching Betts, and both dugoutsempty and a free-for-all ensues. Reporter George Barton describes it as “the most vicious affair ever witnessed at Nicollet Park.”
The Cubs and Reds turn nine double plays, tying the Detroit-Washington 1925 mark. The 7 – 5 Chicago win is their seventh in a row, giving them a half-game lead over the Pirates.
On July 3, 1929 The Cubs and Reds turn nine double plays, tying the Detroit-Washington 1925 mark. The 7 – 5 Chicago win is their seventh in a row, giving them a half-game lead over the Pirates. Source Baseball Reference July 3
Sherman “Jocko” Maxwell became the first African American sports broadcaster
June 29, 1929, Sherman “Jocko” Maxwell became the first African American sports broadcaster, starting his career on WNJ in Newark, New Jersey. Most of Mr. Maxwells career he worked for free. His main love on the air was to give the scores of Negro League Games And he was the first to begin to Chronicle…
Alfred “Army Cooper, pitching for the Kansas City Monarchs, carries a no-hitter into the eighth inning against the Chicago American Giants. After walking the bases full with one out, Cooper is removed, and Chet Brewer comes in to hold the Giants, finishing the no-hitter and the 4-0 victory.
Alfred “Army Cooper, pitching for the Kansas City Monarchs, carries a no-hitter into the eighth inning against the Chicago American Giants. After walking the bases full with one out, Cooper is removed, and Chet Brewer comes in to hold the Giants, finishing the no-hitter and the 4-0 victory.
Fred Fitzsimmons shuts out the Reds for the second time in 4 days as the 4th-place Giants win‚ 9 – 0.
On June 11, 1929 Fred Fitzsimmons shuts out the Reds for the second time in 4 days as the 4th-place Giants win‚ 9 – 0. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ Play by Play, Box Scores, News Paper Reports and other links Other Resources & Links Baseball-Reference Box Score
Pete Alexander‚ in relief of Clarence Mitchell, is hit hard by Philadelphia‚ but emerges with a 10 – 9 Cards win. Chick Hafey leads the Cards offense with a double, triple and homer.
On June 10, 1929 Pete Alexander‚ in relief of Clarence Mitchell, is hit hard by Philadelphia‚ but emerges with a 10 – 9 Cards win. Chick Hafey leads the Cards offense with a double, triple and homer.
Capped off by a steal of home, the Washington Senators score 6 runs in the 9th inning to beat the St. Louis Browns, 9 – 8. Ossie Bluege steals home with Chad Kimsey on the mound. The winner is ex-Yankee Walter Beall, making his first appearance for the Nats.
Capped off by a steal of home, the Washington Senators score 6 runs in the 9th inning to beat the St. Louis Browns, 9 – 8. Ossie Bluege steals home with Chad Kimsey on the mound. The winner is ex-Yankee Walter Beall, making his first appearance for the Nats.
Former Red Sox owner Harry Frazee dies
Former Red Sox owner Harry Frazee dies. Frazee is forever remembered as the man who sold the Babe to the Yankees.
Detroit’s George Uhle notches his 9th consecutive win of the year‚ beating the Browns‚ 7 – 6. Marty McManus has 3 hits‚ including a home run and double for the Tigers.
Detroit’s George Uhle notches his 9th consecutive win of the year‚ beating the Browns‚ 7 – 6. Marty McManus has 3 hits‚ including a home run and double for the Tigers.
