17-year-old pitcher Eiji Sawamura gives up one hit, a home run to Lou Gehrig, as the touring major league All-Stars win in Japan, 1 – 0

17-year-old pitcher Eiji Sawamura gives up one hit, a home run to Lou Gehrig, as the touring major league All-Stars win in Japan, 1 – 0

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17-year-old pitcher Eiji Sawamura gives up one hit, a home run to Lou Gehrig, as the touring major league All-Stars win in Japan, 1 – 0. At one point, Sawamura strikes out four future Hall of Famers in a row: Charlie Gehringer, Babe Ruth, Jimmie Foxx, and Gehrig. Also visiting Japan as part of the big league All-Stars, catcher Moe Berg shoots movie film showing the roofs of Tokyo. The film will allegedly be used as a guide by United States bombers during World War II.

The St. Louis Browns trade Bruce Campbell to the Cleveland Indians for Johnny Burnett, pitcher Bob Weiland, and cash considerations.

The St. Louis Browns trade Bruce Campbell to the Cleveland Indians for Johnny Burnett, pitcher Bob Weiland, and cash considerations.

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The St. Louis Browns trade Bruce Campbell to the Cleveland Indians for Johnny Burnett, pitcher Bob Weiland, and cash considerations.

Washington Senators hire future Hall of Famer Bucky Harris as manager

Washington Senators hire future Hall of Famer Bucky Harris as manager

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    On November 13, 1934, the Washington Senators hire future Hall of Famer Bucky Harris as manager. Harris replaces player-manager Joe Cronin, whom Washington had sold to Boston. The ‘Boy Wonder,’ previously managed the Senators to American League championships in 1924 and 1925 and the franchises only World Series victory as the Senators in…

November 10, 1934 Norm Cash was born in  in Justiceburg, Garza County, Texas

November 10, 1934 Norm Cash was born in  in Justiceburg, Garza County, Texas

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November 10, 1934 Norm Cash was born in  in Justiceburg, Garza County, Texas Nicknamed Stormin’ Norman, he played almost his entire career with the Detroit Tigers. Cash was an All-Star in 4 seasons, won a batting title in 1961, and was a member of the 1968 World Series champion Tigers. In his 17-year career (1958-1974), Cash had 1820 hits,…

Philadelphia Athletics C Mickey Cochrane, who hit .320 with 2 home runs and 76 RBI, is named AL Most Valuable Player – St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Dizzy Dean, who posted a 30-7 record with 195 strikeouts and a 2.66 ERA, is chosen as National League MVP.
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Philadelphia Athletics C Mickey Cochrane, who hit .320 with 2 home runs and 76 RBI, is named AL Most Valuable Player – St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Dizzy Dean, who posted a 30-7 record with 195 strikeouts and a 2.66 ERA, is chosen as National League MVP.

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1934 – Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees won the American League Triple Crown after hitting .363 with 49 home runs and 165 RBI. Nevertheless, Philadelphia Athletics C Mickey Cochrane, who hit .320 with 2 home runs and 76 RBI, is named AL Most Valuable Player. St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Dizzy Dean, who posted a 30-7 record with 195 strikeouts and a 2.66 ERA, is chosen as National League MVP.

New York Giants obtain Dick Bartell from the Philadelphia Phillies for three players and Cash

New York Giants obtain Dick Bartell from the Philadelphia Phillies for three players and Cash

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    November 1, 1934 – The New York Giants obtain Dick Bartell from the Philadelphia Phillies for 3B Johnny Vergez‚ P Pretzel Pezzulo‚ OF George Watkins‚ and cash. Bartell will help cement the infield for the Giants in the next two years. Baseball is the only game you can watch on the radio. Join…

Boston Red Sox acquire shortstop Joe Cronin from the Washington Senators for Lyn Lary

Boston Red Sox acquire shortstop Joe Cronin from the Washington Senators for Lyn Lary

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    On October 26, 1934, the Boston Red Sox acquire shortstop Joe Cronin from the Washington Senators for Lyn Lary and an estimated $250,000. Cronin will hit .295 with 95 RBIs in 1935, the first of his 11 seasons as a Red Sox player. Baseball is the only game you can watch on the…

An All-Star team led by Babe Ruth and Connie Mack sails on tour to Hawaii and Japan
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An All-Star team led by Babe Ruth and Connie Mack sails on tour to Hawaii and Japan

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1934 – An All-Star team led by Babe Ruth and Connie Mack sails on tour to Hawaii and Japan. Players with wives include Lou Gehrig, Jimmie Foxx, Charlie Gehringer, Lefty Gómez, Earl Averill and Lefty O’Doul.