1933 – Powered by Turkey Stearnes’ 41st home run, the Chicago American Giants (Negro Leagues) defeat the Nashville Elite Giants in a twin bill for their 28th consecutive victory.
Lou Gehrig plays in his 1,308th consecutive game
Earl Averill hits for the cycle, as the Indians beat the A’s 15 – 4.
Jimmie Foxx hits for the cycle in the A’s 11-5 victory over the Tribe at Cleveland Stadium. The Philadelphia first baseman’s offensive output drives in nine runs to establish a new American League record.
1933 – Brooklyn’s longtime manager‚ Wilbert Robinson‚ is appointed president of the Atlanta Crackers (Southern Association) and will also manage the club. He is 69.
The Senators score 6 times in the final inning to top the Red Sox as both teams use a record-tying 11 pitchers in the game. Washington wins‚ 8 – 4.
A series of Midsummer Classic games is proposed by William Veeck, president of the Cubs. Although the idea receives some support, it will be 64 years before a team from the American League plays a club from the National League during the regular season.
A’s 3B Pinky Higgins hits for the cycle in a 12 – 8 win over the Senators.
Browns OF Sammy West equals the major-league record with four extra-base hits in a 12-inning, 10 – 9 win over the White Sox. He hits one double, two triples, and a home run.
New York Yankees are shut out for the first time in 309 games
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