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Jackie Mitchell, a 17 year-old girl, strikes out Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig

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Thought by some to be a belated April Fools’ Day hoax, Chattanooga Lookouts’ pitcher Jackie Mitchell, a 17 year-old girl, strikes out Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig in the first inning of an exhibition game, facing the Bronx Bombers sluggers after entering the game in relief. According to legend, Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis will void the teenager’s professional contract, declaring women are unfit to play baseball as the game is “too strenuous.”

“Bounce homers” will now be doubles in the National League

“Bounce homers” will now be doubles in the National League

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1930 – The Rules Committee of baseball issues a greatly revised code, reducing the number of rules by combining many. Not only is the sacrifice rule abolished but also the rule awarding a home runs when the ball bounces into the stands. “Bounce homers” will now be doubles. This had already been in effect in the American League but not the National League.

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Lou Gehrig hits three home runs in the second game of a doubleheader

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On June 22, 1930, Lou Gehrig hits three home runs in the second game of a doubleheader to lead the New York Yankees to a 20-13 win over the Philadelphia Athletics. In the first game, Babe Ruth hits two home runs, as the Yankees blow out the A’s, 10-1. Ruth had hit three home runs…

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Babe Ruth hits three consecutive home runs in the first game of a doubleheader then bats right handed for his 4th at bat

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On May 21, 1930, at Shibe Park in Philadelphia, New York Yankees slugger Babe Ruth slams three home runs consecutive home runs in the first game of a doubleheader against the Philadelphia A’s. Ruth will hit his 3rd home run in the 8th off future Hall of Famer, Lefty Grove. The 35 year old, batting…

Chicago Tribune‚ writer Irwin Howe names his all-time all-star team based on his 42 years of observing baseball:

Chicago Tribune‚ writer Irwin Howe names his all-time all-star team based on his 42 years of observing baseball:

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    April 20, 1930 – In today’s issue of the Chicago Tribune‚ writer Irwin Howe names his all-time all-star team based on his 42 years of observing baseball: Babe Ruth‚ RF; Tris Speaker‚ CF; Ty Cobb‚ LF; Cap Anson‚ 1B; Eddie Collins‚ 2B; Honus Wagner‚ SS; Pie Traynor‚ 3B; Ray Schalk‚ C; Cy Young‚…

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Babe Ruth signs a two-year contract with the New York Yankees for $160,000. At $80,000 per year, he becomes the highest-paid player of all time.

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1930 – Babe Ruth signs a two-year contract with the New York Yankees for $160,000. At $80,000 per year, he becomes the highest-paid player of all time.

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At Cleveland’s League Park the first game in major league history in which players from both teams wear numbers on the back of their jerseys.

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At Cleveland’s League Park, the Indians defeat the Yankees, 4 – 3, in the first game in major league history in which players from both teams wear numbers on the back of their jerseys.