Frank Lary of the Tigers beats Washington, 3 – 0 on a 2-hitter.
Frank Lary of the Tigers beats Washington, 3 – 0 on a 2-hitter.
With his record at 18-1, the Dodgers’ Don Newcombe loses a 1 – 0 game to the Cubs’ Sam Jones.
With his record at 18-1, the Dodgers’ Don Newcombe loses a 1 – 0 game to the Cubs’ Sam Jones.
“Mr. Cub” Ernie Banks hits his 4th grand slam of the season, tying the major league record, as Bob Rush bests the Pirates, 12 – 4.
“Mr. Cub” Ernie Banks hits his 4th grand slam of the season, tying the major league record, as Bob Rush bests the Pirates, 12 – 4.
Johnny Klippstein and Joe Nuxhall of the Redlegs shut out the Phils, 2 – 0 and 4 – 0, in both ends of a doubleheader.
Johnny Klippstein and Joe Nuxhall of the Redlegs shut out the Phils, 2 – 0 and 4 – 0, in both ends of a doubleheader.
Minnie Minoso explains his hitting style to reporters post game
Minnie Minoso explains his hitting style to reporters post game in August of 1955.
Don Larsen wins, 5 – 2, as the Yanks and Athletics collaborate for nine double plays, with the New Yorkers turning 6. Cloyd Boyer, who has 3 of his first 8 pitches hit for home runs – by Hank Bauer, Mickey Mantle, and Yogi Berra – takes the loss.
Don Larsen wins, 5 – 2, as the Yanks and Athletics collaborate for nine double plays, with the New Yorkers turning 6. Cloyd Boyer, who has 3 of his first 8 pitches hit for home runs – by Hank Bauer, Mickey Mantle, and Yogi Berra – takes the loss.
The Indians obtained Sal Maglie off waivers from the Giants, who release the 38 year-old right-hander because of his ailing back. The ‘Barber,’ who will be used sparingly in Cleveland, will become a major cog next season in the Dodgers’ National League championship after being acquired by the team in May for $100.
The Indians obtained Sal Maglie off waivers from the Giants, who release the 38 year-old right-hander because of his ailing back. The ‘Barber,’ who will be used sparingly in Cleveland, will become a major cog next season in the Dodgers’ National League championship after being acquired by the team in May for $100.
Milwaukee Braves first baseman Joe Adcock suffers a broken arm exactly one year after hitting four home runs in a game
On July 31, 1955, Milwaukee Braves first baseman Joe Adcock suffers a broken arm exactly one year after hitting four home runs in a game. Adcock is injured on a pitch thrown by Jim Hearn of the Giants, forcing him to the sidelines for the rest of the season. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IGp1c3QgY2xpY2sgdGhlIHRhZ3MhICAiLCJhZnRlciI6IiIsImxpbmtfdG9fdGVybV9wYWdlIjoib24iLCJzZXBhcmF0b3IiOiIgfCAiLCJjYXRlZ29yeV90eXBlIjoicG9zdF90YWcifX0=@
The White Sox suffer a great blow as their leading pitcher, Dick Donovan, 13-4, undergoes an emergency appendectomy.
The White Sox suffer a great blow as their leading pitcher, Dick Donovan, 13-4, undergoes an emergency appendectomy.
1955 – The Orioles get P Ed Lopat from the Yankees for P Jim McDonald and cash.
1955 – The Orioles get P Ed Lopat from the Yankees for P Jim McDonald and cash.
