In the first game of a doubleheader, Frank Demaree goes 6-for-7 (three doubles and three singles), helping the Cubs edge the Cardinals, 13-12, in 14 innings. The Californian adds two more singles in Chicago’s 9-7 victory in the Wrigley Field nightcap.

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In the first game of a doubleheader, Frank Demaree goes 6-for-7 (three doubles and three singles), helping the Cubs edge the Cardinals, 13-12, in 14 innings. The Californian adds two more singles in Chicago’s 9-7 victory in the Wrigley Field nightcap.

In a 10-2 loss to Brooklyn, Chicago’s first baseman Ripper Collins does not make a putout during the nine-inning game. Although this is just the third occurrence of the rare feat, it is the second time for the Cubs infielder, who also didn’t make a putout playing first for the Cardinals in a game played against the Braves two seasons ago.

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In a 10-2 loss to Brooklyn, Chicago’s first baseman Ripper Collins does not make a putout during the nine-inning game. Although this is just the third occurrence of the rare feat, it is the second time for the Cubs infielder, who also didn’t make a putout playing first for the Cardinals in a game played against the Braves two seasons ago.

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Augie Galan of the Chicago Cubs becomes the first player in National League history to switch-hit home runs in the same game

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On June 25, 1937, Augie Galan of the Chicago Cubs becomes the first player in National League history to switch-hit home runs in the same game. The switch-hitter’s pair of round-trippers, a homer from the left side off Freddie Fitzsimmons in the fourth frame and from the right side in the eighth against Ralph Birkofer,…

Right fielder Ben Chapman makes a third of the putouts in the Red Sox’ 4-2 victory over the Browns. Seven of the Alabama native’s nine catches in the Fenway outfield are made consecutively.

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Right fielder Ben Chapman makes a third of the putouts in the Red Sox’ 4-2 victory over the Browns. Seven of the Alabama native’s nine catches in the Fenway outfield are made consecutively.

Johnny Allen, off to a 4-0 start for Cleveland, has an appendectomy in Boston and will miss eight weeks of the season.

Johnny Allen, off to a 4-0 start for Cleveland, has an appendectomy in Boston and will miss eight weeks of the season.

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On June 21, 1937 Johnny Allen, off to a 4-0 start for Cleveland, has an appendectomy in Boston and will miss eight weeks of the season. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IGp1c3QgY2xpY2sgdGhlIHRhZ3MhICAiLCJhZnRlciI6IiIsImxpbmtfdG9fdGVybV9wYWdlIjoib24iLCJzZXBhcmF0b3IiOiIgfCAiLCJjYXRlZ29yeV90eXBlIjoicG9zdF90YWcifX0=@

In one of the Giants’ worst trades‚ popular Fred Fitzsimmons is sent to Brooklyn for rookie prospect Tom Baker.

In one of the Giants’ worst trades‚ popular Fred Fitzsimmons is sent to Brooklyn for rookie prospect Tom Baker.

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On June 11, 1937 In one of the Giants’ worst trades‚ popular Fred Fitzsimmons is sent to Brooklyn for rookie prospect Tom Baker. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ Play by Play, Box Scores, News Paper Reports and other links Other Resources & Links Baseball-Reference Box Score 

It is Zeke Bonura Day at Comiskey Park. After receiving a car in pregame ceremonies‚ Zeke paces the Sox to a 14 – 8 win over the Senators‚ as he knocks in 5 runs with a home run‚ 2 doubles‚ and a single.

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On June 11, 1937 It is Zeke Bonura Day at Comiskey Park. After receiving a car in pregame ceremonies‚ Zeke paces the Sox to a 14 – 8 win over the Senators‚ as he knocks in 5 runs with a home run‚ 2 doubles‚ and a single.

Washington Senators trade outfielder Ben Chapman and pitcher Bobo Newsom to the Boston Red Sox for catcher Rick Ferrell and pitcher Wes Ferrell

Washington Senators trade outfielder Ben Chapman and pitcher Bobo Newsom to the Boston Red Sox for catcher Rick Ferrell and pitcher Wes Ferrell

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On June 10, 1937, the Washington Senators trade outfielder Ben Chapman and pitcher Bobo Newsom to the Boston Red Sox for catcher Rick Ferrell and pitcher Wes Ferrell, who are brothers. Wes Ferrell will win 24 games in parts of two seasons with Washington before being traded to the New York Yankees in the midst…