1941 – Jonas Gaines of the NNL Baltimore Elite Giants beats the NAL St. Louis Stars 3-1 in an interleague game at Hammond, Indiana, striking out 19 opposing batters, an all-time high for Negro league pitchers. However, since it was an interleague game, is will not be recognized as a record for any particular league.

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1941 – Jonas Gaines of the NNL Baltimore Elite Giants beats the NAL St. Louis Stars 3-1 in an interleague game at Hammond, Indiana, striking out 19 opposing batters, an all-time high for Negro league pitchers. However, since it was an interleague game, is will not be recognized as a record for any particular league.

1940 – Cleveland’s Al Smith pitches a one-hitter in beating the White Sox for his 13th victory. A 3rd-inning single is the only safety.

1940 – Cleveland’s Al Smith pitches a one-hitter in beating the White Sox for his 13th victory. A 3rd-inning single is the only safety.

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1940 – Cleveland’s Al Smith pitches a one-hitter in beating the White Sox for his 13th victory. A 3rd-inning single is the only safety.

In an evening event that attracts over 30,000 Windy City patrons to Comiskey Park, the White Sox beat the Browns, 5-2, in the first major league night game ever played in Chicago. Their crosstown rivals will take another 49 years before play under lights when the Cubs finally install illumination in the friendly confines of Wrigley Field under the threat of not being able to play postseason contests in their home ballpark.

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In an evening event that attracts over 30,000 Windy City patrons to Comiskey Park, the White Sox beat the Browns, 5-2, in the first major league night game ever played in Chicago. Their crosstown rivals will take another 49 years before play under lights when the Cubs finally install illumination in the friendly confines of Wrigley Field under the threat of not being able to play postseason contests in their home ballpark.

August 14, 1935 - Schoolboy Rowe beats the Senators, 18 - 2, and also goes 5 for 5 at the plate. His hits include a double and a triple, and he scores three and knocks in 3.

The largest weekday crowd in history watches as the Tigers sweep a pair at Yankee Stadium – Rowe win’s his 13th staight

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The largest weekday crowd in history watches as the Tigers sweep a pair at Yankee Stadium. It is the Tigers’ 14th straight; Schoolboy Rowe has won 13 in succession. Tomorrow, the Yankees will end the Tiger streak.

The Deans are suspended by the Cards and Dizzy is charged for two uniforms he tore up – the second for the benefit of the photographers.

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The Deans are suspended by the Cards and Dizzy is charged for two uniforms he tore up – the second for the benefit of the photographers.

Jimmie Foxx hits for the cycle in the A’s 11-5 victory over the Tribe at Cleveland Stadium. The Philadelphia first baseman’s offensive output drives in nine runs to establish a new American League record.

Jimmie Foxx hits for the cycle in the A’s 11-5 victory over the Tribe at Cleveland Stadium. The Philadelphia first baseman’s offensive output drives in nine runs to establish a new American League record.

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Jimmie Foxx hits for the cycle in the A’s 11-5 victory over the Tribe at Cleveland Stadium. The Philadelphia first baseman’s offensive output drives in nine runs to establish a new American League record.