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Carl Hubbell strikes out five consecutive future Hall of Famers

    PODCAST – Hubbel Steals the show in 1934 All Star Game Full Broadcast Subscribe to our Podcast on Apples Podcast | Spotify  | Google | Stitcher And connect with us wherever else you listen to Podcast.   On July 10, 1934, The second All-Star Game belonged to Carl Hubbell. On the afternoon of…

Dizzy Dean ends his well-publicized holdout
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Dizzy Dean defeats Tony Freitas in a game in which each starting pitchers throws 17 innings

At Cincinnati’s Crosley Field, the Cardinals beat the Reds 8-6 in 18 innings. Redbird hurler Dizzy Dean gets the win, defeating Tony Freitas in a game in which each starting pitchers throws 17 innings en route to both striking out 17 batters.

Dean is given credit for the win, his 12th of the year, though he wasn’t the pitcher of record when the winning run scores

Dean is given credit for the win, his 12th of the year, though he wasn’t the pitcher of record when the winning run scores

On June 27, 1934 The temperature reaches 115 degrees at Sportsman’s Park in St. Louis. Dizzy Dean leaves the game with two out and the score tied 7 – 7 in the top of the 9th. Reliever Jim Mooney retires Mel Ott, and when Bill DeLancey homers in the bottom of the inning to win the game, Dean is given credit for the win,…

Lon Warneke of the Chicago Cubs pitches his second consecutive one-hitter, beating the St. Louis Cardinals and Dizzy Dean

Lon Warneke of the Chicago Cubs pitches his second consecutive one-hitter, beating the St. Louis Cardinals and Dizzy Dean, 15 – 2, at Sportsman’s Park.

Lon Warneke of the Chicago Cubs pitches his second consecutive one-hitter, beating the St. Louis Cardinals and Dizzy Dean, 15 – 2, at Sportsman’s Park.

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Dizzy Dean predicts that he and his brother Paul will lead the St. Louis Cardinals to the National League pennant

  On January 18, 1934, future Hall of Famer Dizzy Dean predicts that he and his brother Paul will lead the St. Louis Cardinals to the National League pennant. Dean will prove to be a man of his word, as the brothers will combine for 49 victories in helping the Cards reach and win the…

At Sportsman’s Park in a 12-2 Cubs rout of the Cardinals, Babe Herman hits for the cycle, becoming the first player in baseball history to do it three times

At Sportsman’s Park in a 12-2 Cubs rout of the Cardinals, Babe Herman hits for the cycle, becoming the first player in baseball history to do it three times

At Sportsman’s Park in a 12-2 Cubs rout of the Cardinals, Babe Herman hits for the cycle, becoming the first player in baseball history to do it three times. The Chicago outfielder, playing for the Dodgers, also accomplished the feat on two other occasions in 1931.

Dizzy Dean of the St. Louis Cardinals sets a modern day major league record (since surpassed) by striking out 17 batters
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Dizzy Dean of the St. Louis Cardinals sets a modern day major league record (since surpassed) by striking out 17 batters

On July 30, 1933, Dizzy Dean of the St. Louis Cardinals sets a modern day major league record (since surpassed) by striking out 17 batters. The future Hall of Famer allows only six hits in defeating the Chicago Cubs, 8-2. Teammate catcher Jimmie Wilson also sets a new mark recording 18 putouts. in the Sportsman’s…

allstar game 1934 Carl Hubbell
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Carl Hubbell of the New York Giants pitches 18 innings of shutout ball in the first game of a doubleheader

On July 2, 1933, Carl Hubbell of the New York Giants pitches 18 innings of shutout ball in the first game of a doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals. The screwballing left-hander wins the game, 1-0, while allowing six hits striking out 12 and no walks in a duel with Tex Carleton, who goes the…

Lefty Grove of the Philadelphia A’s wins his 30th game of the season

Lefty Grove of the Philadelphia A’s wins his 30th game of the season

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…