May 23, 1928 – Cleveland left fielder Charlie Jamieson starts a triple play against the White Sox in a 4-3 loss. Today’s TP occurs when Bud Clancy is out on a short fly to Jamieson‚ who then throws out Johnny Mann‚ the runner on third who tries to score. The relay from C Ray Sewell…
1926 – Tris Speaker hits his 700th career double in the Indians’ 6 – 0 win over the Athletics. Speaker will finish his career with a record 792 doubles.
Joe Sewell of the Cleveland Indians strikes out twice in one game for the first time in his career. Washington Senators rookie Cy Warmoth is the pitcher. In a 14-year career, Sewell will have only one other multiple strikeout game.
On September 15, 1921, four Philadelphia A’s pitchers combine to issue 16 walks in a game against the Cleveland Indians. Arliss Taylor, making his only major league appearance, strikes out Joe Sewell, one of the best contact hitters in history. The A’s lose, 17-3.
1920 – Before the start of the World Series, Brooklyn owner Charles Ebbets gives his approval for the addition of rookie Joe Sewell to the Indians’ roster. Sewell joined the team after September 1st and was not eligible for the series. The tradition of low-scoring World Series games continues when the Cleveland Indians manage to collect only five hits off Brooklyn Robins starter Rube Marquard and two relievers. Stan Coveleski gives the Indians a 3 – 1 opening victory with a five-hit complete game
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