Willard Marshall of the New York Giants hits 3 consecutive homers, as Larry Jansen beats the visiting Reds.
Willard Marshall of the New York Giants hits 3 consecutive homers, as Larry Jansen beats the visiting Reds.
The Yankees’ American League record-tying nineteen-game winning streak, which began on June 29, comes to an end when Detroit right-hander Fred Hutchinson blanks New York, 8-0, at Briggs Stadium. The Bronx Bombers will run away with the Junior Circuit flag, after compiling 31 victories during a span of 34 games.
The Yankees’ American League record-tying nineteen-game winning streak, which began on June 29, comes to an end when Detroit right-hander Fred Hutchinson blanks New York, 8-0, at Briggs Stadium. The Bronx Bombers will run away with the Junior Circuit flag, after compiling 31 victories during a span of 34 games.
The Red Sox send 21 year-old farmhand Pee Wee Reese to the Dodgers for $35,000 and a player to be named later
The Red Sox send 21 year-old farmhand Pee Wee Reese to the Dodgers for $35,000 and a player to be named later (Red Evans), along with three minor leaguers due to a less-than-enthusiastic scouting report filed by Joe Cronin, the team’s current player-manager, who deliberately downplayed the prospect’s talent to keep his own job in the Boston infield. The Louisville Colonels regular shortstop, a future Hall of Famer, will become a crowd favorite, helping Brooklyn to win seven pennants during his 16 seasons with the team.
1936 – The Chicago White Sox and Philadelphia A’s set an American League record for most runs scored by two teams, as the White Sox win, 21 – 14, in the nitecap. Chicago OF Rip Radcliff ties an AL record with six hits (4 singles and 2 doubles) in seven at bats in the 9-inning game. The Sox also win the opener, 7 – 4.
1936 – The Chicago White Sox and Philadelphia A’s set an American League record for most runs scored by two teams, as the White Sox win, 21 – 14, in the nitecap. Chicago OF Rip Radcliff ties an AL record with six hits (4 singles and 2 doubles) in seven at bats in the 9-inning game. The Sox also win the opener, 7 – 4.
The Cardinals extend their winning streak to 14 games, beating Boston, 13-3, behind the five-hitter tossed by Paul Dean, and the offensive output of Burgess Whitehead and Ripper Collins, who each collect four hits in the Redbirds’ 18-hit barrage at Sportsman’s Park. The fourteen victories mark the longest stretch of games without a loss in franchise history.
The Cardinals extend their winning streak to 14 games, beating Boston, 13-3, behind the five-hitter tossed by Paul Dean, and the offensive output of Burgess Whitehead and Ripper Collins, who each collect four hits in the Redbirds’ 18-hit barrage at Sportsman’s Park. The fourteen victories mark the longest stretch of games without a loss in franchise history.
1934 – Twenty-two players hit safely in Cleveland’s 15 – 14 win over New York. Babe Ruth is hit in the leg by the ball and will be out for 10 days. It is the second time an injury has sidelined him this season.
1934 – Twenty-two players hit safely in Cleveland’s 15 – 14 win over New York. Babe Ruth is hit in the leg by the ball and will be out for 10 days. It is the second time an injury has sidelined him this season.
1933 – The Yankees win their ninth straight and take the lead from the Senators, beating the White Sox, 5 – 4.
1933 – The Yankees win their ninth straight and take the lead from the Senators, beating the White Sox, 5 – 4.
1932 – Washington 3B Ossie Bluege equals the American League record with five walks in the first game of a doubleheader won by Detroit, 8 – 6 and 2 – 1.
1932 – Washington 3B Ossie Bluege equals the American League record with five walks in the first game of a doubleheader won by Detroit, 8 – 6 and 2 – 1.
1931 – John McGraw is ejected from a game in St. Louis after he rages over an out call on the Giants’ Chick Fullis. A telegram McGraw receives before the next game causes another tantrum, as National League president John Heydler fines him $150 and suspends him for three days.
1931 – John McGraw is ejected from a game in St. Louis after he rages over an out call on the Giants’ Chick Fullis. A telegram McGraw receives before the next game causes another tantrum, as National League president John Heydler fines him $150 and suspends him for three days.
1930 – Chuck Klein’s consecutive-game hitting streak ends at 26. The Phillie outfielder is stopped by journeymen hurlers Al Grabowski and Jim Lindsey of the Cardinals.
1930 – Chuck Klein’s consecutive-game hitting streak ends at 26. The Phillie outfielder is stopped by journeymen hurlers Al Grabowski and Jim Lindsey of the Cardinals.
