For the second time, Connie Mack begins to dismantle a dynasty he has built, deciding to sell Mickey Cochrane to the Tigers for $100,000. Although the A’s have won three American League pennants and two World Series titles, dating back to 1929, with the Great Depression looming, the Philadelphia owner needs cash in the face of a failing economy.
White Sox veteran hurlers Sad Sam Jones (41) and Red Faber (44) are the starting pitchers in a doubleheader split with the A’s at Philadelphia’s Shibe Park. It will be another 53 seasons before another pair of 40+ year-old teammates (Yankees Tommy John and Joe Niekro) start both ends of a twin bill.
1933 – Johnny Marcum pitches his second shutout in just his second major-league start, as the A’s beat the White Sox, 8 – 0. With the shutout, Marcum ties the mark of Slow Joe Doyle in 1906.
Chicago White Sox outfielder Al Simmons makes an unassisted double play against the St. Louis Browns.
On September 28, 1932, Philadelphia A’s owner Connie Mack sells three of his star players in an effort to reduce his payroll. Mack sends outfielder Al Simmons, outfielder Mule Haas, and infielder Jimmy Dykes to the Chicago White Sox for $150,000…
Bill Dickey punches and breaks Carl Reynolds’s jaw after the Senator outfielder collides with him on a close play at home plate. The American League suspends the Yankee catcher for 30 days and fines him $1,000 for his one-punch fight.
Special Memory or Event? Want to have some fun? Advertise your business? Dedicate this page On June 20, 1932 – Doc Cramer of the A’s collects six hits in consecutive times at bat in a nine-inning game. Cramer will do this again in 1935, the only American League player to repeat the feat. Mule Haas adds a grand slam for the A’s‚ while Jimmie…
1931 – Two pitchers changes the color of their socks, when Boston sends forkballer Milt Gaston to Chicago in exchange hard-thrower Bob Weiland.
On September 19, 1931, Lefty Grove of the Philadelphia A’s wins his 30th game of the season. The future Hall of Famer shuts down the Chicago White Sox, 2-1. Grove will finish the season with a league-leading 31 victories. he becomes the first player since Jim Bagdy to win 30 who accomplished the feat in…
On June 21, 1931 George Earnshaw notches the 12th consecutive victory for the A’s, 6 – 5, at Chicago.
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