The New York Giants obtain infielder Mickey Witek from the Newark Bears in exchange for infielder Alex Kampouris, catcher Tom Padden and $40,000 in cash

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1939 – The New York Giants obtain infielder Mickey Witek from the Newark Bears in exchange for infielder Alex Kampouris, catcher Tom Padden and $40,000 in cash. New York has high hopes for Witek, who was named the 1939 Most Valuable Player in the International League.

Ernie Lombardi goes 6-for-6 and Alex Kampouris drives in eight runs in 21-10 blowout
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Ernie Lombardi goes 6-for-6 and Alex Kampouris drives in eight runs in 21-10 blowout

ByThis Day in Baseball

On May 9, 1937, future Hall of Famer Ernie Lombardi goes 6-for-6 and ties the modern major league record with six hits (5 singles and a double) in six consecutive times at bat. Alex Kampouris hits 3 home runs including a grand slam driving in eight runs,  helping the Cincinnati Reds to a 21-10 blowout…