Lou Gehrig’s consecutive game streak stays intact, even though he and Yankees manager Joe McCarthy are thrown out of a game

Lou Gehrig’s consecutive game streak stays intact, even though he and Yankees manager Joe McCarthy are thrown out of a game

ByThis Day in Baseball

1933 – Lou Gehrig’s consecutive game streak stays intact, even though he and Yankees manager Joe McCarthy are thrown out of a game. McCarthy is suspended for three games but not Gehrig, whose streak, now at 1,249, continues.

He’s not there for his hitting. Lefty Grove strikes out 5 times‚ a major league first in the 20th century‚ but his Athletics beat the Yankees‚ 9 – 5. Lefty will hit .086 this year.

ByBaseball

On June 10, 1933 He’s not there for his hitting. Lefty Grove strikes out 5 times‚ a major league first in the 20th century‚ but his Athletics beat the Yankees‚ 9 – 5. Lefty will hit .086 this year.

Jimmie Foxx "Sincere Wishes" Signed 5.5x7.5 Geo Burke Sepia Photo #Z30198 - JSA Certified
|

Jimmie Foxx homers in 4 straight at bats over 2 games

ByThis Day in Baseball

On June 8, 1933, At Shibe Park Jimmie Foxx of the Philadelphia A’s hits three home runs in a 14-10 win over the New York Yankees. His home runs come in his first three at-bats, Foxx had homered his last time up the previous day to give him four consecutive home runs. In todays game…

Cleveland Indians general manager Billy Evans fires manager Roger Peckinpaugh and hires Walter Johnson to take over. Bibb Falk manages for one game until Johnson arrives.

Cleveland Indians general manager Billy Evans fires manager Roger Peckinpaugh and hires Walter Johnson to take over. Bibb Falk manages for one game until Johnson arrives.

ByThis Day in Baseball

Cleveland Indians general manager Billy Evans fires manager Roger Peckinpaugh and hires Walter Johnson to take over. Bibb Falk manages for one game until Johnson arrives.

In a slugfest at Shibe Park, the Washington Senators break a 13 – 13 tie by scoring a run in the 10th inning off Philadelphia Athletics reliever Bobby Coombs, nephew of Jack Coombs. The rookie is spared a loss when rain washes out the game in the bottom of the 10th, and the score reverts. Coombs will not pitch again until July 8th when he makes his “official” debut.

ByTom

In a slugfest at Shibe Park, the Washington Senators break a 13 – 13 tie by scoring a run in the 10th inning off Philadelphia Athletics reliever Bobby Coombs, nephew of Jack Coombs. The rookie is spared a loss when rain washes out the game in the bottom of the 10th, and the score reverts. Coombs will not pitch again until July 8th when he makes his “official” debut.

The Yankees survive the visiting A’s 11-run outburst in the second inning, beating Philadelphia 17-11. The Bronx Bombers also enjoy a big inning, putting up a 10-spot in the fifth frame.

ByBaseball

The Yankees survive the visiting A’s 11-run outburst in the second inning, beating Philadelphia 17-11. The Bronx Bombers also enjoy a big inning, putting up a 10-spot in the fifth frame.

Detroit’s Tommy Bridges tosses a one-hitter in topping the Senators‚ 3 – 1. Joe Kuhel’s homer is the only Washington safety. It is the first time in the American League that a pitcher has allowed a home run in a one-hitter.

ByBaseball

Detroit’s Tommy Bridges tosses a one-hitter in topping the Senators‚ 3 – 1. Joe Kuhel’s homer is the only Washington safety. It is the first time in the American League that a pitcher has allowed a home run in a one-hitter.