The National League finally approves the use of uniform numbers to identify players. Although some teams in the AL implemented digits on their jerseys on a regular basis a few seasons ago, the Senior Circuit had refused to follow suit, probably as the result of the Cardinals being harassed by opposing players and fans when they wore numerals on their sleeves in 1923.
Special Memory or Event? Want to have some fun? Advertise your business? Dedicate this page On June 20, 1932 – Doc Cramer of the A’s collects six hits in consecutive times at bat in a nine-inning game. Cramer will do this again in 1935, the only American League player to repeat the feat. Mule Haas adds a grand slam for the A’s‚ while Jimmie…
On June 11, 1932 1932 – The White Sox sell pitcher Tommy Thomas to the Washington Senators.
1932 – Pitcher Jack Quinn, at age 47, becomes the oldest player in major league history to have an extra-base hit (a double) as the Brooklyn Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs, 9 – 2. Julio Franco will break the record over 70 years later.
With new manager Bill Terry at the helm‚ the Giants sweep the Phils‚ 10 – 4 and 6 – 4‚ to move out of last place in the National League.
The Phillies get Cardinals problem P Flint Rhem.
June 3, 1932 – in Shibe Park, Tony Lazzeri blasts a grand slam to complete his natural cycle, with his four hits being accomplished in sequential order: single, double, triple, home run. This rare and amazing feat is overshadowed by Lou Gehrig becomes the first player to hit 4 home runs in the same game….
On June 3, 1932, longtime New York Giants manager John McGraw resigns due to ill health. In 32 years as Giants skipper, During his thirty-two-year tenure, the fiery manager won three World Series and nine National League pennants, including a record four consecutive flags.
1932 – In minor league action, Buzz Arlett hits four consecutive home runs, leading the the Baltimore Orioles to a 14 – 13 victory over the Reading Keystones.
6/1/1932: The Cardinals beat the Cubs, 1-0, at Wrigley Field in a seven-inning, rain-shortened game. Pepper Martin and Eddie Delker both homered in the top of the eighth inning but lost them when the game was called and the score reverted to the seventh inning. Delker was 0 for his last 18 at the time of the homer and had never slugged a four-bagger in the majors at the time.
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