Woody English wins a free suit of clothes when he hits the famous “Abe Stark” clothing advertisement sign

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  On June 6, 1937, Woody English of the Brooklyn Dodgers takes advantage one of baseball’s most difficult promotional opportunities. English wins a free suit of clothes when he hits the famous “Abe Stark” clothing advertisement sign, with a line drive off Johnny Vander Meer, the sign was located just below the scoreboard at Ebbets…

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6/6/1937: Al Simmons of the Senators hit a grand slam in the top of the first inning in the second game at Cleveland. The contest was washed out after three innings.

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6/6/1937: Al Simmons of the Senators hit a grand slam in the top of the first inning in the second game at Cleveland. The contest was washed out after three innings.

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6/6/1937(2): Joe Medwick of the Cardinals lost a homer in the second game of a doubleheader against the Phillies in Philadelphia. He had hit what would have been his tenth homer of the season in the first inning and St. Louis was leading 8-2 in the top of the fourth. An 88 minute rain delay in the first game delayed the start of game two and the 7 o’clock closing law was approaching. The Phils started stalling by making unnecessary pitching changes, mound conferences and asking for different balls. Eventually umpire Bill Klem forfeited the game to the Redbirds and all stats were wiped out because the game failed to go five innings. Manager Jimmie Wilson was later fined $100 by Ford Fick for his stalling tactics. Medwick was still able to win the triple-crown in that year even though he tied with Mel Ott with 31 home runs.

ByTom

6/6/1937(2): Joe Medwick of the Cardinals lost a homer in the second game of a doubleheader against the Phillies in Philadelphia. He had hit what would have been his tenth homer of the season in the first inning and St. Louis was leading 8-2 in the top of the fourth. An 88 minute rain delay in the first game delayed the start of game two and the 7 o’clock closing law was approaching. The Phils started stalling by making unnecessary pitching changes, mound conferences and asking for different balls. Eventually umpire Bill Klem forfeited the game to the Redbirds and all stats were wiped out because the game failed to go five innings. Manager Jimmie Wilson was later fined $100 by Ford Fick for his stalling tactics. Medwick was still able to win the triple-crown in that year even though he tied with Mel Ott with 31 home runs.

Stan Musial makes an unusual request – asking for a pay cut

St. Louis Cardinals sign 16-year-old Stan “The Man” Musial to his first professional contract

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On June 5, 1937, the St. Louis Cardinals sign 16-year-old Stan “The Man” Musial to his first professional contract. The Redbirds sign Musial as a pitcher but will eventually convert him to the outfield. Splitting his time as a first baseman and outfielder, Musial will forge a Hall of Fame career with the Redbirds.

Gus Suhr establishes a new National League record when he plays in his 822nd consecutive game. The Pirates first baseman’s streak will end the following day when he attends his mother’s funeral in San Francisco.

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Gus Suhr establishes a new National League record when he plays in his 822nd consecutive game. The Pirates first baseman’s streak will end the following day when he attends his mother’s funeral in San Francisco.

1937 – National League President Ford Frick suspends Dizzy Dean for refusing to retract statements made after a balk call in a game on May 19th, which led to an on-field brawl. Dean forces a meeting with the press at which he denies the statements, and his suspension will be lifted a few days later.

1937 – National League President Ford Frick suspends Dizzy Dean for refusing to retract statements made after a balk call in a game on May 19th, which led to an on-field brawl. Dean forces a meeting with the press at which he denies the statements, and his suspension will be lifted a few days later.

ByTom

1937 – National League President Ford Frick suspends Dizzy Dean for refusing to retract statements made after a balk call in a game on May 19th, which led to an on-field brawl. Dean forces a meeting with the press at which he denies the statements, and his suspension will be lifted a few days later.

Carl Hubbell’s consecutive-game winning streak, compiled over two seasons, ends at 24 when the Dodgers defeat the Giants at the Polo Grounds, 10-3

Carl Hubbell’s consecutive-game winning streak, compiled over two seasons, ends at 24 when the Dodgers defeat the Giants at the Polo Grounds, 10-3

ByTom

In Game 1 of a Memorial Day doubleheader, Carl Hubbell’s consecutive-game winning streak, compiled over two seasons, ends at 24 when the Dodgers, led by Babe Phelps’ 5-for-6 performance, defeat the Giants at the Polo Grounds, 10-3. ‘King Carl’ is honored between games when the southpaw is presented with the National League’s 1936 MVP Award by Babe Ruth.

Pete Appleton pitches and bats his way to an 11-4 win over the Sox, Appleton drives in 6 runs

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May 30, 1937 – At Boston‚ Washington Senators pitcher Pete Appleton pitches and bats his way to an 11-4 win over the Sox. Appleton drives in 6 runs‚ hitting a single and triple with the sacks full in the 2nd and 3rd and going 4-for-5‚ to beat Fritz Ostermueller. Appleton’s RBI mark ties the ML…