Cardinal P Bill Walker has his arm broken by a batting practice smash by Joe Medwick.
Cardinal P Bill Walker has his arm broken by a batting practice smash by Joe Medwick.
Carl Reynolds, Moose Solters, Rick Ferrell and Bucky Walters hit four consecutive triples for the Boston Red Sox en route to a 14 – 4 win over the Detroit Tigers.
At Fenway Park, Carl Reynolds, Moose Solters, Rick Ferrell and Bucky Walters hit four consecutive triples for the Boston Red Sox en route to a 14 – 4 win over the Detroit Tigers.
Luis Aparicio is born in Maracaibo, Venezuela
April 29, 1934 Luis Aparicio is born in Maracaibo, Venezuela. Aparicio will begin a distinguished 18-year major league career in 1956, when he debuts with the Chicago White Sox. Aparicio will help to redefine the role and expectations of major league shortstops with agile fielding, spray hitting and speedy baserunning. Named Rookie of the Year in his first season, he will collect nine Gold…
The Pirates and the Phillies become the last two major league franchises allowed to play home games on Sundays when the Bucs beat Cincinnati, 9-5, at Pittsburgh’s Forbes Field, along with the Phils dropping an 8-7 decision to Brooklyn at Philadelphia’s Baker Bowl. Games on the Lord’s Day are no longer prohibited in Pennsylvania because the state modified their blue laws, legislation which formerly prevented such events due to religious concerns.
The Pirates and the Phillies become the last two major league franchises allowed to play home games on Sundays when the Bucs beat Cincinnati, 9-5, at Pittsburgh’s Forbes Field, along with the Phils dropping an 8-7 decision to Brooklyn at Philadelphia’s Baker Bowl. Games on the Lord’s Day are no longer prohibited in Pennsylvania because the state modified their blue laws, legislation which formerly prevented such events due to religious concerns.
Goose Goslin grounds into four consecutive double plays
At Navin Field, Goose Goslin grounds into four consecutive double plays. The Tiger outfielder’s lack of offense doesn’t matter, as Detroit beats the visiting Indians, 4-1.
Lon Warneke of the Chicago Cubs pitches his second consecutive one-hitter, beating the St. Louis Cardinals and Dizzy Dean, 15 – 2, at Sportsman’s Park.
Lon Warneke of the Chicago Cubs pitches his second consecutive one-hitter, beating the St. Louis Cardinals and Dizzy Dean, 15 – 2, at Sportsman’s Park.
Washington Senators catcher Moe Berg sets an American League record by playing in his 117th consecutive game without an error
1934 – Washington Senators catcher Moe Berg sets an American League record by playing in his 117th consecutive game without an error. Berg, a backup catcher who plays sparingly for Washington, started the streak three seasons earlier.
Fenway Park opens after 1934 renovations
The Promise of Opening Day This Red Sox program from April 17, 1934, not only celebrates the home opener but also the re-birth of Fenway Park and the team itself. For only a year earlier, 33-year-old Thomas Austin Yawkey purchased a last-place team which had lost a franchise single-season record of 111 games. He soon…
On Opening Day at the newly-named Crosley Field, Reds’ announcer Red Barber calls his first play-by-play for a major league team. The 26 year-old future Hall of Fame broadcaster had never attended a major league game before today’s 6-0 loss to Chicago.
On Opening Day at the newly-named Crosley Field, Reds’ announcer Red Barber calls his first play-by-play for a major league team. The 26 year-old future Hall of Fame broadcaster had never attended a major league game before today’s 6-0 loss to Chicago.
Casey Stengel Debuts as a manager for Dodgers
On April 17, 1934, Casey Stengel makes his managerial debut as the Brooklyn Dodgers take on the Boston Braves at Ebbets Field. Stengel, who will gain far more fame as the skipper of the New York Yankees, loses his first game, 8-7.
