Johnny Vander Meer, best known for throwing consecutive no-hitters, becomes the first hurler to start a game by throwing four consecutive bases on balls before retiring a single batter. The Reds’ starter will not make it out of the first inning of the Crosley Field contest, an eventual 6-0 loss to New York.

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Johnny Vander Meer, best known for throwing consecutive no-hitters, becomes the first hurler to start a game by throwing four consecutive bases on balls before retiring a single batter. The Reds’ starter will not make it out of the first inning of the Crosley Field contest, an eventual 6-0 loss to New York.

Cardinal starter Lon Warneke yields a single to Phils leadoff hitter Heinie Mueller‚ then gives up no more safeties as he wins‚ 3 – 0. It’s the second one-hitter against the Phils in four days.

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On June 10, 1941 Cardinal starter Lon Warneke yields a single to Phils leadoff hitter Heinie Mueller‚ then gives up no more safeties as he wins‚ 3 – 0. It’s the second one-hitter against the Phils in four days.

1941 – The New York Giants become the first team to wear protective headgear as they used plastic helmets in a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Pittsburgh wins the doubleheader, 5 – 4 and 4 – 3. In the nightcap, the Pirates’ Rip Sewell sets a National League record by totaling 11 assists for a pitcher.

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1941 – The New York Giants become the first team to wear protective headgear as they used plastic helmets in a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Pittsburgh wins the doubleheader, 5 – 4 and 4 – 3. In the nightcap, the Pirates’ Rip Sewell sets a National League record by totaling 11 assists for a pitcher.

Lou Gehrig

Lou Gehrig succumbs to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) will become known as “Lou Gehrig’s disease.”

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On June 2, 1941, Upon their arrival in Detroit, the Yankees learn the sad news that their captain, Lou Gehrig, seventeen days before his 38th birthday, has died in his sleep due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in his Riverdale home. ALS which will become known as “Lou Gehrig’s disease.” Gehrig, had seen his major league…

Mel Ott 500th homerun
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Mel Ott hit his 400th career home run and collected his 1,500th career RBI

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On June 1, 1941, At the Polo Grounds, Mel Ott hit his 400th career home run and collected his 1,500th career RBI in the Giants’ 3-2 victory over Cincinnati. His 2 run 3rd inning homerun came off Monte Pearson.  ‘Master Melvin’ will finish his 22-year career, all with the Giants, with 511 home runs, the third…

Despite scoring 5 runs in the top of the 6th‚ the Yanks and Senators tie, 2 – 2, in a game called after 5 innings. Joe DiMaggio has a hit and a strikeout‚ just his third this year.

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Despite scoring 5 runs in the top of the 6th‚ the Yanks and Senators tie, 2 – 2, in a game called after 5 innings. Joe DiMaggio has a hit and a strikeout‚ just his third this year.

The Cards nip the Reds, 10 – 9, for their 10th straight win. The last five are one-run victories. The Reds almost pull the game out‚ scoring 3 in the 9th‚ but Marty Marion snags a line drive off the bat of Ernie Lombardi and doubles up Ernie Koy at second base.

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The Cards nip the Reds, 10 – 9, for their 10th straight win. The last five are one-run victories. The Reds almost pull the game out‚ scoring 3 in the 9th‚ but Marty Marion snags a line drive off the bat of Ernie Lombardi and doubles up Ernie Koy at second base.

Ted Williams is 3 for 5 and scores a pair in the Red Sox’s 6 – 4 win over the A’s. Ted will score 2 or more runs for the next 7 games, giving him 8 in a row.

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Ted Williams is 3 for 5 and scores a pair in the Red Sox’s 6 – 4 win over the A’s. Ted will score 2 or more runs for the next 7 games, giving him 8 in a row.