Bob Feller fans 11 White Sox in gaining his 12th win of the year, 7 – 3
Bob Feller fans 11 White Sox in gaining his 12th win of the year, 7 – 3. The Tribe now lead the American League by 2 1/2 games.
Cleveland Indians players petitions owner Alva Bradley to fire Oscar Vitt as the team’s manager
On June 16, 1940, a disgruntled group of Cleveland Indians players petitions owner Alva Bradley to fire Oscar Vitt as the team’s manager. Bradley turns down the players’ request, but eventually watches the team lose its hold on first place during the final weeks of the regular season. Vett will never manage again…
In Boston‚ the Red Sox chase Bob Feller‚ 9 – 2‚ on homers by Ted Williams and Joe Cronin
On June 11, 1940 In Boston‚ the Red Sox chase Bob Feller‚ 9 – 2‚ on homers by Ted Williams and Joe Cronin. Williams adds a triple‚ while Lou Finney has four hits including a pair of doubles. During the game‚ Tribe manager Oscar Vitt openly criticizes Feller‚ saying “Look at him. He’s supposed to be my ace. How am I supposed to win a pennant with…
Bob Feller hurls first and only opening day no hitter
On April 16, 1940, Bob Feller of the Cleveland Indians hurls the first and only Opening Day no-hitter in major league history. Feller outduels Edgar Smith of the Chicago White Sox in winning a 1-0 decision at Comiskey Park. During one at-bat, White Sox star Luke Appling fouls off 15 straight pitches, but fails to get a hit.
Full Radio Broadcast September 21 1939 – Walter Johnson is on the mic in todays game
Cleveland Indians 6, Washington Senators 3 Game Played on Thursday, September 21, 1939 (D) at Griffith Stadium CLE A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 – 6 9 0 WAS A 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 – 3 7 1 WP: Milnar (13-11) LP: Bass (0-1) HR: Gelbert…
Cleveland’s Ben Chapman ties the modern major-league record with three triples, as Bob Feller notches his 13th victory, 4 – 2.
On July 3, 1939 At Briggs Stadium, Cleveland’s Ben Chapman ties the modern major-league record with three triples, as Bob Feller notches his 13th victory, 4 – 2 over host Tigers. The Cleveland center fielder’s trio of three-baggers will account for a third of his total for the season.The next American Leaguer with 3 triples…
Cleveland Indians and Philadelphia Athletics play the first night game in American League history
On May 16, 1939, Four years after the Senior Circuit began playing evening tilts the Cleveland Indians and Philadelphia Athletics play the first night game in American League history. A gathering of 15,109 fans watches the contest at Philadelphia’s Shibe Park, which becomes the third major league park to feature lights. The cold weather halved…
On Feller Day – Bob Feller mother is hit by a foul tip thrown by her son
During the Indians’ 9-4 victory over Chicago at Comiskey Park, a woman, sitting in the stands near the visitor’s dugout, is injured when Marvin Owen’s foul ball strikes her just above the right eye. The Indians’ starting pitcher, her 20 year-old son Bob, threw the pitch that resulted in Mrs. Feller needing seven stitches on Mother’s Day.
In the first game of a twin bill at the Bronx ballpark, Joe DiMaggio hits three consecutive triples. The Yankee Clipper’s offensive outburst helps the Bombers edge Cleveland, 8-7.
In the first game of a twin bill at the Bronx ballpark, Joe DiMaggio hits three consecutive triples. The Yankee Clipper’s offensive outburst helps the Bombers edge Cleveland, 8-7.
Cleveland’s Johnny Allen has his 12-game win streak snapped by the Red Sox.
1938 – Cleveland’s Johnny Allen has his 12-game win streak snapped by the Red Sox.
