Free admission as well as giveaways of small bats and bags of peanuts highlight Lefty O’Doul Day at Seals Stadium for youngster under 14. Between games of PCL doubleheader against the Oakland Oaks, the kids have a chance to scramble for autographed balls thrown by the San Francisco Seals players.

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Free admission as well as giveaways of small bats and bags of peanuts highlight Lefty O’Doul Day at Seals Stadium for youngster under 14. Between games of PCL doubleheader against the Oakland Oaks, the kids have a chance to scramble for autographed balls thrown by the San Francisco Seals players.

1938 – Jimmie Foxx of the Red Sox hits 2 home runs in a game for the 9th time this season, breaking a record held by Babe Ruth and Hack Wilson.

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1938 – Jimmie Foxx of the Red Sox hits 2 home runs in a game for the 9th time this season, breaking a record held by Babe Ruth and Hack Wilson.

For the third time this season, Dodger catcher Babe Phelps breaks a bone in his throwing hand. Although the injuries will limit his playing time to only 66 games and 208 at-bats this season, the southpaw-swinging backstop will hit .308 and was named to the National League All-Star team, the first of three consecutive games he’ll play in the Mid-summer classic.

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For the third time this season, Dodger catcher Babe Phelps breaks a bone in his throwing hand. Although the injuries will limit his playing time to only 66 games and 208 at-bats this season, the southpaw-swinging backstop will hit .308 and was named to the National League All-Star team, the first of three consecutive games he’ll play in the Mid-summer classic.

On Connie Mack Day at Shibe Park, the A’s win a doubleheader from the White Sox, setting a league record by playing their seventh successive twin bill in 8 days.

On Connie Mack Day at Shibe Park, the A’s win a doubleheader from the White Sox, setting a league record by playing their seventh successive twin bill in 8 days.

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1938 – On Connie Mack Day at Shibe Park, the A’s win a doubleheader from the White Sox, setting a league record by playing their seventh successive twin bill in 8 days.

In the first game of a twin bill at the Bronx ballpark, Joe DiMaggio hits three consecutive triples. The Yankee Clipper’s offensive outburst helps the Bombers edge Cleveland, 8-7.

In the first game of a twin bill at the Bronx ballpark, Joe DiMaggio hits three consecutive triples. The Yankee Clipper’s offensive outburst helps the Bombers edge Cleveland, 8-7.

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In the first game of a twin bill at the Bronx ballpark, Joe DiMaggio hits three consecutive triples. The Yankee Clipper’s offensive outburst helps the Bombers edge Cleveland, 8-7.

Monte Pearson becomes the first pitcher to throw a no-hitter in Yankee Stadium, beating the Indians, 13-0. Thanks to two double plays, the 29 year-old right-hander faces the minimum 27 batters when he records his tenth consecutive victory.

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Monte Pearson becomes the first pitcher to throw a no-hitter in Yankee Stadium, beating the Indians, 13-0. Thanks to two double plays, the 29 year-old right-hander faces the minimum 27 batters when he records his tenth consecutive victory.

1938 – St. Louis Browns George McQuinn’s 34-game hitting streak is stopped seven short of George Sisler’s American League record.

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1938 – St. Louis Browns George McQuinn’s 34-game hitting streak is stopped seven short of George Sisler’s American League record.

1938 – Virgil Trucks strikes out his 418th batter – the highest season total in organized ball this century – for Andalusia in an Alabama-Florida League game.

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1938 – Virgil Trucks strikes out his 418th batter – the highest season total in organized ball this century – for Andalusia in an Alabama-Florida League game.