Paul Waner

Paul Waner standing on first base, gestures to the official scorer, Jerry Moore of the Boston Globe, not to credit him with his 3000 hit

ByTom

During the second game of a twin bill in Boston, Paul Waner, standing on first base, gestures to the official scorer, Jerry Moore of the Boston Globe, not to credit him with a hit on the ground ball in the hole that was knocked down by Reds shortstop Eddie Joost. ‘Big Poison’ doesn’t want a questionable roller to be his historic 3000th hit, which the Braves right-fielder will collect with a clean single after tomorrow’s off day.

The visiting Giants‚ behind Bill Lohrman‚ top the Reds‚ 3 – 1. The Reds’ only run is a homer by prized rookie catcher Ray Lamanno‚ one of five Reds hits. Lonny Frey has three singles. Lamanno’s homer‚ his 7th‚ lands on the roof of a laundry across the street from the left field wall. The Giants also make five hits in beating Junior Thompson.

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On June 10, 1942 The visiting Giants‚ behind Bill Lohrman‚ top the Reds‚ 3 – 1. The Reds’ only run is a homer by prized rookie catcher Ray Lamanno‚ one of five Reds hits. Lonny Frey has three singles. Lamanno’s homer‚ his 7th‚ lands on the roof of a laundry across the street from the left field wall. The Giants also…

1942 – Muskogee (Western Association) OF Allen McElreath is declared permanently ineligible by minor league head George Trautman for attempting to induce a teammate to throw a game.

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1942 – Muskogee (Western Association) OF Allen McElreath is declared permanently ineligible by minor league head George Trautman for attempting to induce a teammate to throw a game.

Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox enlists as a Naval Aviator for WWII

Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox enlists as a Naval Aviator for WWII

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1942 – Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox enlists as a Naval Aviator. Williams will finish the season with his team, as will many other players who enlisted or await the draft, which moves slowly despite the early discouragements of the war. Other American League regulars of 1941 enlisted in the military service include Johnny Berardino, Sam Chapman, Bob Feller, Joe Grace, Buddy Lewis, Pat Mullin, Johnny Rigney, Johnny Sturm and Cecil Travis.

New York’s Lefty Gomez‚ self-described as the worst-hitting pitcher in baseball‚ bangs out 4 hits in pitching a four-hit‚ 16 – 1 victory over Washington. They are his last major league hits. Buddy Hassett adds 4 hits as well.

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New York’s Lefty Gomez‚ self-described as the worst-hitting pitcher in baseball‚ bangs out 4 hits in pitching a four-hit‚ 16 – 1 victory over Washington. They are his last major league hits. Buddy Hassett adds 4 hits as well.

Ted Williams is sworn into the U.S. Navy but will remain with the Red Sox until called for active duty. Earlier in the year, a public outcry occurred when the Boston outfielder asked to be reclassified from Class 1-A to 3-A, due to being the sole support of his mother, causing the Quaker Oats Company to drop him from their ads.

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Ted Williams is sworn into the U.S. Navy but will remain with the Red Sox until called for active duty. Earlier in the year, a public outcry occurred when the Boston outfielder asked to be reclassified from Class 1-A to 3-A, due to being the sole support of his mother, causing the Quaker Oats Company to drop him from their ads.

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Jim Tobin of the Boston Braves becomes first modern era pitcher to hit three home runs

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Jim Tobin of the Boston Braves almost single-handedly beats the Chicago Cubs at Braves Field, 6 – 5, by pitching a five-hitter and hitting three consecutive home runs. Tobin, who hit a pinch homer the day before, becomes the only pitcher in modern history to collect three home runs in a game. His fourth at-bat results in a fly ball caught against the fencein left field.

1942 – The Reds’ Ray Starr and Bucky Walters both pitch shutouts over the Cardinals. Starr wins the opener, 1 – 0, allowing nine hits, and Bucky coasts, 3 – 0, on a 4-hitter.

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1942 – The Reds’ Ray Starr and Bucky Walters both pitch shutouts over the Cardinals. Starr wins the opener, 1 – 0, allowing nine hits, and Bucky coasts, 3 – 0, on a 4-hitter.

At Ebbets Field, in the first twilight game in 24 years, the Dodgers top the Giants, 7 – 6, with Dolph Camilli’s 7th-inning home run onto Bedford Avenue the big blow. With more than 24,000 fans on hand, nearly $60,000 is raised for the Navy Relief Fund, as all the proceeds are donated. Everyone, including the ballplayers and umps, pay their way into the park.

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At Ebbets Field, in the first twilight game in 24 years, the Dodgers top the Giants, 7 – 6, with Dolph Camilli’s 7th-inning home run onto Bedford Avenue the big blow. With more than 24,000 fans on hand, nearly $60,000 is raised for the Navy Relief Fund, as all the proceeds are donated. Everyone, including the ballplayers and umps, pay their way into the park.