The Reds purchase OF Hank Edwards from the Dodgers.
The Reds purchase OF Hank Edwards from the Dodgers.
The Pirates’ Ralph Kiner drives in seven runs, hitting three home runs, including his 10th grand slam
The Pirates’ Ralph Kiner drives in seven runs, hitting three home runs, including his 10th grand slam, in a 13 – 12 slugfest win over the Dodgers. His final homer, a solo shot off Erv Palica in the 8th, breaks a 12 – 12 tie. Manager Chuck Dressen berates Palica, publicly questioning the pitcher’s courage by clutching his throat in a choke signal. In Kiner’s final at bat, in the 9th, Carl Furillo pulls down the slugger’s long drive near the CF gate. Joe Garagiola and Gus Bell also homer for the Bucs, while Roy Campanella and Jackie Robinson homer for Brooklyn.
1950 – At Chicago, the Phils split with the Cubs, winning the nitecap, 8 – 3, as Bubba Church beats big Bob Rush. Chicago wins the opener, 5 – 2, with Paul Minner besting Robin Roberts. The Phils now share the top spot in the National League with Boston and the Cards.
1950 – At Chicago, the Phils split with the Cubs, winning the nitecap, 8 – 3, as Bubba Church beats big Bob Rush. Chicago wins the opener, 5 – 2, with Paul Minner besting Robin Roberts. The Phils now share the top spot in the National League with Boston and the Cards.
Jackie Robinson testifies in front of the House Committee on Un-American Activities, reading a carefully worded statement put together with the help of Dodger GM Branch Rickey. The Brooklyn second baseman’s statement makes it clear he disagrees with singer and actor Paul Robeson’s belief that American Negroes would refuse to fight in any war against Russia due to the country’s racial discrimination toward blacks.
Jackie Robinson testifies in front of the House Committee on Un-American Activities, reading a carefully worded statement put together with the help of Dodger GM Branch Rickey. The Brooklyn second baseman’s statement makes it clear he disagrees with singer and actor Paul Robeson’s belief that American Negroes would refuse to fight in any war against Russia due to the country’s racial discrimination toward blacks.
Pat Seerey of the Chicago White Sox clubs four home runs in an 11-inning game
On July 18, 1948, In the first game of a doubleheader at Shibe Park, Pat Seerey, chunky White Sox left fielder, hits four home runs, the last in the 11th inning, to lead Chicago to a 12 – 11 victory over the Athletics in Philadelphia. Seerey is the 5th major league player to…
In the first of two before 39,623, the Chicago Cubs beat the visiting Philadelphia Phillies, 3 – 2. With two outs and the bases loaded in the 9th inning, rookie Robin Roberts hits Phil Cavarretta and Andy Pafko on the back with successive pitches to force home the winner. Chicago’s Johnny Schmitz allows just four hits, three by Johnny Blatnik. The Jays (as they are still occasionally referred to in print) win the nitecap, 6 – 4, collecting 17 hits, including a homer by Del Ennis. Schoolboy Rowe evens his record at 5-5, beating Russ Meyer.
In the first of two before 39,623, the Chicago Cubs beat the visiting Philadelphia Phillies, 3 – 2. With two outs and the bases loaded in the 9th inning, rookie Robin Roberts hits Phil Cavarretta and Andy Pafko on the back with successive pitches to force home the winner. Chicago’s Johnny Schmitz allows just four hits, three by Johnny Blatnik. The Jays (as they are still occasionally referred to in print) win the nitecap, 6 – 4, collecting 17 hits, including a homer by Del Ennis. Schoolboy Rowe evens his record at 5-5, beating Russ Meyer.
The Cards beat the Dodgers, 6 – 3, in 11 innings, then drop the nitecap, 13 – 4. In the 2nd inning, 17 Dodgers reach base against the Cardinals with nine hits, six walks, a fielder’s choice, and an error before P Hank Behrman whiffs to end the inning. The other outs are on the bases.
The Cards beat the Dodgers, 6 – 3, in 11 innings, then drop the nitecap, 13 – 4. In the 2nd inning, 17 Dodgers reach base against the Cardinals with nine hits, six walks, a fielder’s choice, and an error before P Hank Behrman whiffs to end the inning. The other outs are on the bases.
After the first two Cubs get on base in the bottom of the ninth inning at Wrigley Field, Phillies rookie right-hander Robin Roberts appears to pitch out of trouble by getting the next two batters out. The 21 year-old hurler and future Hall of Famer, however, proceeds to hit the next two consecutive batters, Phil Cavarretta and Andy Pafko, with a pitch, giving Chicago a 3-2 walk-off victory.
After the first two Cubs get on base in the bottom of the ninth inning at Wrigley Field, Phillies rookie right-hander Robin Roberts appears to pitch out of trouble by getting the next two batters out. The 21 year-old hurler and future Hall of Famer, however, proceeds to hit the next two consecutive batters, Phil Cavarretta and Andy Pafko, with a pitch, giving Chicago a 3-2 walk-off victory.
Freddie Hutchinson of the Tigers shuts out the Yankees, 8 – 0, stopping their winning streak at 19.
Freddie Hutchinson of the Tigers shuts out the Yankees, 8 – 0, stopping their winning streak at 19.
The first 5-for-5 game of his career moves Ted Williams among the top hitters in the American League.
The first 5-for-5 game of his career moves Ted Williams among the top hitters in the American League.
