The Yankees blow a 6-run lead as Cleveland scores four in the 9th inning off Allie Reynolds to win, 8 – 7. Luke Easter’s 3-run home run – his second of the game – is the big blow, as the Yankees skid to second place, a half game behind Detroit and a half game ahead of Boston.

The Yankees blow a 6-run lead as Cleveland scores four in the 9th inning off Allie Reynolds to win, 8 – 7. Luke Easter’s 3-run home run – his second of the game – is the big blow, as the Yankees skid to second place, a half game behind Detroit and a half game ahead of Boston.

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The Yankees blow a 6-run lead as Cleveland scores four in the 9th inning off Allie Reynolds to win, 8 – 7. Luke Easter’s 3-run home run – his second of the game – is the big blow, as the Yankees skid to second place, a half game behind Detroit and a half game ahead of Boston.

August 9, 1949 - Dom DiMaggio's 34-game hitting streak is on the line against Vic Raschi and the Yankees. Hitless in his first four at bats, Dom hits a sinking line drive in the 8th that his brother Joe catches at his shoetops. The Red Sox win, 6 - 3, to move 5 1/2 games behind the Yankees. Dom had started his streak after going hitless against Raschi.

At Fenway Park the Red Sox come back from 12 – 1 deficits to beat the Indians 15 – 14

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At Fenway Park the Red Sox come back from 10 – 0 and 12 – 1 deficits to beat the Indians 15 – 14. Bob Feller is the loser, this time in his only relief appearance of the season, coming in for starter Bob Lemon, the American League’s winningest pitcher. Dom DiMaggio’s two triples and a single pace the offense. It is the second day in a row the Tribe has blown a big lead, losing a seven run advantage yesterday.

Clyde Vollmer’s pinch slam against Al Benton in the Sox’s 6-run seventh helps Boston to an 11 – 9 win

Clyde Vollmer’s pinch slam against Al Benton in the Sox’s 6-run seventh helps Boston to an 11 – 9 win

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The Indians’ Ray Boone and Clyde Vollmer of the Red Sox match grand slams today. Boone’s comes in the 7-run third to give Bob Feller a 7 – 0 cushion. Vollmer’s pinch slam against Al Benton in the Sox’s 6-run seventh helps Boston to an 11 – 9 win. It is the Red Sox’s ninth slam of the season.

Indian great Bob Feller wins his 200th major league game
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Bob Feller earns his 200th career victory

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On July 2, 1950, Cleveland Indian great Bob Feller wins his 200th major league game, 5 – 3, over Detroit in the second game of a doubleheader split. Detroit wins the opener, 8 – 5, for their only win in the four-game series.@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IGp1c3QgY2xpY2sgdGhlIHRhZ3MhICAiLCJhZnRlciI6IiIsImxpbmtfdG9fdGVybV9wYWdlIjoib24iLCJzZXBhcmF0b3IiOiIgfCAiLCJjYXRlZ29yeV90eXBlIjoicG9zdF90YWcifX0=@

Bob Feller tells the Cleveland Indians that he should receive a cut in pay after a subpar 15-14 season in 1949

Bob Feller tells the Cleveland Indians that he should receive a cut in pay after a subpar 15-14 season in 1949

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On January 18, 1950, star right-hander Bob Feller tells the Cleveland Indians that he should receive a cut in pay after a subpar 15-14 season in 1949. The Indians agree to the suggestion, cutting the future Hall of Famer’s pay by $20,000. Feller will receive a salary of $45,000 in 1950.

A child poses with Cleveland Indians pitcher Bob Feller at Burbank’s Olive Memorial Stadium in 1949.

A child poses with Cleveland Indians pitcher Bob Feller at Burbank’s Olive Memorial Stadium in 1949.

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A child poses with Cleveland Indians pitcher Bob Feller at Burbank’s Olive Memorial Stadium in 1949. [jetpack_subscription_form title=”Join the Community” subscribe_text=”We bring you cool stories about the game, players, ballparks and the people that shaped the game!”  subscribe_button=”Join us!” show_subscribers_total=”1″] Subscribe to our Podcast The Daily Rewind on Apples Podcast | Spotify  | Google |…

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Cleveland Indians reward player-manager Lou Boudreau with a two-year contract

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On January 25, 1949, Bill Veeck and the Cleveland Indians reward player-manager and American League MVP Lou Boudreau with a two-year contract worth $62,000 with the World Champion Indians to remain the team’s player-manager. The future Hall of Famer will pilot the Tribe for nine years, six as a player, and will compile a 728-649…