1934 STANDINGS National League St. Louis Cardinals 95 58 .621 — New York Giants 93 60 .608 2 Chicago Cubs 86 65 .570 8 Boston Braves 78 73 .517 16 Pittsburgh Pirates 74 76 .493 19.5 Brooklyn Dodgers 71 81 .467 23.5 Philadelphia Phillies 56 93 .376 37 Cincinnati Reds 52 99 .344 42 American…
Matsutaro Shoriki, head of Yomiuri Newspapers, announces the official formation of Japan’s first professional team, the Tokyo-based Yomiuri Giants. The team is made up of players signed to compete against the American All-Star team. Professional league play, with six teams, will not begin until 1936.
Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis denies the Brooklyn Dodgers’ claim to the services of teenage pitcher Johnny Vander Meer.
On December 19, 1934, future Hall of Famer Al Kaline is born in Baltimore, Maryland. An outstanding right fielder, Kaline In his 22-year career (1953-1974), Kaline had 3007 hits, 399 HR, 1582 RBI, 1622 runs, .297 BA, .376 OBP, .480 Slg., & .855 OPS.In the 1968 World Series, Kaline batted .379 with 11…
New York Yankees send five players to the San Francisco Seals for Joe DiMaggio
St. Louis Cardinals sell minor league first baseman Johnny Mize to the Cincinnati Reds.
The National League votes to permit night baseball, authorizing a maximum of seven games by any team installing lights. The American League will not grant permission for night games until 1937.
On November 22, 1934, the Chicago Cubs acquire future Hall of Fame infielder Fred Lindstrom and pitcher Larry French from the Pittsburgh Pirates for three players, including outfielder Babe Herman. Lindstrom, a .290 hitter for the Cubs, will slump to .275 in 1935…
The Yankees purchase Joe DiMaggio from San Francisco of the Pacific Coast League. The son of Italian immigrants will be one of three DiMaggio brothers to play in the major leagues. Dom and Vince are the others.
In a pitchers transaction, the St. Louis Cardinals send 16-game winner Tex Carleton to the Chicago Cubs for Bud Tinning and Dick Ward, and cash considerations. Carleton will win 11 in Chicago while Tinning and Ward will help little.