Larry Doby and Hank Thompson make history
Larry Doby of the Cleveland Indians and Hank Thompson of the St. Louis Browns make history
Schoolboy Rowe becomes the first major leaguer to appear in different All-Star Games representing teams from the National League and American League
Schoolboy Rowe of the Phillies pinch hits for Johnny Sain to become the first major leaguer to appear in different All-Star Games representing teams from the National League and American League. In the 1936 Mid-summer classic, the former Philadelphia A’s ace threw three innings of relief against the NL stars.
At Wrigley Field‚ Bill Nicholson breaks up a pitching duel between Johnny Schmitz and Ewell Blackwell with an 11th-inning solo homer
1947 – At Wrigley Field‚ Bill Nicholson breaks up a pitching duel between Johnny Schmitz and Ewell Blackwell with an 11th-inning solo homer. The Cubs whip the Reds‚ 2 – 1. Nicholson also scores the Cubs’ first run‚ an unearned tally. Chicago helps Schmitz out with a 7th-inning triple play when Lennie Merullo snags a liner‚ steps on second base‚ and fires to Eddie Waitkus.
Skeeter Webb is inserted into the game to run for Fred Hutchinson, and scores a run in the Tigers’ nine-run eighth inning in Detroit’s 13-6 victory over Cleveland. Later in the frame, he comes to the plate and delivers an RBI sac fly, an unusual accomplishment for a pinch-runner.
Skeeter Webb is inserted into the game to run for Fred Hutchinson, and scores a run in the Tigers’ nine-run eighth inning in Detroit’s 13-6 victory over Cleveland. Later in the frame, he comes to the plate and delivers an RBI sac fly, an unusual accomplishment for a pinch-runner.
Orlando Moreno of Big Spring (Longhorn League) goes hitless, ending his consecutive game hitting streak at 43 games.
Orlando Moreno of Big Spring (Longhorn League) goes hitless, ending his consecutive game hitting streak at 43 games.
At Wrigley Field, the Cubs pummel seven Dodgers hurlers to win a second straight from the Dodgers, 12 – 7. Peanuts Lowrey and Eddie Waitkus, the first two hitters for Chicago, have five hits apiece.
At Wrigley Field, the Cubs pummel seven Dodgers hurlers to win a second straight from the Dodgers, 12 – 7. Peanuts Lowrey and Eddie Waitkus, the first two hitters for Chicago, have five hits apiece.
The Giants hit five homers and set a club record of 144 in a split with the Pirates. The Ottmen take the lidlifter, 10 – 2, then lose, 5 – 4. Bobby Thomson has a pair of homers. The Pirates also tie a club record for homers with 86 as Hank Greenberg and Frankie Gustine go deep.
The Giants hit five homers and set a club record of 144 in a split with the Pirates. The Ottmen take the lidlifter, 10 – 2, then lose, 5 – 4. Bobby Thomson has a pair of homers. The Pirates also tie a club record for homers with 86 as Hank Greenberg and Frankie Gustine go deep.
The Giants lose, 8 – 7, but hit their 55th home run of the month, a National League record. Walker Cooper connects against the Reds.
The Giants lose, 8 – 7, but hit their 55th home run of the month, a National League record. Walker Cooper connects against the Reds.
Ewell Blackwell’s 16-game winning streak ends as the Reds are defeated by the Giants in ten innings, 6-5
Ewell Blackwell’s 16-game winning streak ends as the Reds are defeated by the Giants in ten innings, 6-5. During the streak, ‘the Whip’ completes every game and throws five shutouts, including a no-hitter
In the second 1947 East-West Game, the West wins, 8 – 2. Artie Wilson goes 4 for 4 with a walk and four runs while Sam Jethroe drives in four in the one-sided affair.
In the second 1947 East-West Game, the West wins, 8 – 2. Artie Wilson goes 4 for 4 with a walk and four runs while Sam Jethroe drives in four in the one-sided affair.
