Vic Raschi gives up only one hit as the Yankees rout the Tigers, 11 – 1, in the first game of a doubleheader.
Vic Raschi gives up only one hit as the Yankees rout the Tigers, 11 – 1, in the first game of a doubleheader.
Before 26,770 fans, Mike Garcia of the Indians blanks Washington 1 – 0 on two hits in the first game of a doubleheader.
Before 26,770 fans, Mike Garcia of the Indians blanks Washington 1 – 0 on two hits in the first game of a doubleheader.
The National League defeats the American League, 3 – 2, in the 1952 All-Star Game behind the pitching of Philadelphia’s Curt Simmons and Cub Bob Rush in Philadelphia. The game is ended after five innings because of rain. Cub Hank Sauer’s homer with Stan Musial aboard in the 4th proves to be the deciding run.
The National League defeats the American League, 3 – 2, in the 1952 All-Star Game behind the pitching of Philadelphia’s Curt Simmons and Cub Bob Rush in Philadelphia. The game is ended after five innings because of rain. Cub Hank Sauer’s homer with Stan Musial aboard in the 4th proves to be the deciding run.
Ben Wade homers twice vs Warren Spahn in an 8 – 2 win over the Braves.
Dodgers P Ben Wade homers twice in an 8 – 2 win over the Braves.
The Tigers fire their manager, Red Rolfe, replacing him with the popular pitcher Freddie Hutchinson.
The Tigers fire their manager, Red Rolfe, replacing him with the popular pitcher Freddie Hutchinson.
In a 14-2 victory over Brunswick, Cordele A’s third baseman Ralph Betcher goes deep for the Philadelphia farm club, accounting for the only home run the team will hit all season. ‘Froggie,’ a moniker given to the infielder because of his deep voice, records the only round-tripper in the 4,679 at-bats that the Class D team will take during the 139-game Georgia-Florida minor league season.
In a 14-2 victory over Brunswick, Cordele A’s third baseman Ralph Betcher goes deep for the Philadelphia farm club, accounting for the only home run the team will hit all season. ‘Froggie,’ a moniker given to the infielder because of his deep voice, records the only round-tripper in the 4,679 at-bats that the Class D team will take during the 139-game Georgia-Florida minor league season.
The Indians’ Larry Doby walks five times in a 19-inning game.
The Indians’ Larry Doby walks five times in a 19-inning game.
Satchel Paige is named to the All-Star team.
Satchel Paige is named to the All-Star team.
The National League suspends manager Leo Durocher for four days for misconduct.
The National League suspends manager Leo Durocher for four days for misconduct.
The Kansas City Blues slam 10 home runs against St. Paul to set an American Association record for most homers by one team and tie the record for most by two teams. St. Paul hits none.
The Kansas City Blues slam 10 home runs against St. Paul to set an American Association record for most homers by one team and tie the record for most by two teams. St. Paul hits none.
