Catcher Gabby Hartnett replaces Charlie Grimm as manager of the third-place Cubs.
Catcher Gabby Hartnett replaces Charlie Grimm as manager of the third-place Cubs.
1936 – In an exhibition game in Pittsburgh, former Yankee Waite Hoyt stops his old teammates, 7 – 2. Lou Gehrig’s 6th-inning homer is the first score for New York. Ted Kleinhans is cuffed in his eight innings. While Hoyt wins, another old pitcher loses as the Pirates hand Guy Bush his release. The Bees will sign him.
1936 – In an exhibition game in Pittsburgh, former Yankee Waite Hoyt stops his old teammates, 7 – 2. Lou Gehrig’s 6th-inning homer is the first score for New York. Ted Kleinhans is cuffed in his eight innings. While Hoyt wins, another old pitcher loses as the Pirates hand Guy Bush his release. The Bees will sign him.
A’s outfielder Al Simmons establishes an American League record by playing in 394 consecutive games to start a career. Hideki Matsui, who will start in 518 consecutive games after signing as a Japanese free agent with the Yankees, will surpass the Hall of Famer’s mark in 2005.
A’s outfielder Al Simmons establishes an American League record by playing in 394 consecutive games to start a career. Hideki Matsui, who will start in 518 consecutive games after signing as a Japanese free agent with the Yankees, will surpass the Hall of Famer’s mark in 2005.
Washington veteran Stan Coveleski wins his 12th straight to keep the Senators near the top. He will have his finest year at 20-5 and the American League’s best ERA, 2.84.
Washington veteran Stan Coveleski wins his 12th straight to keep the Senators near the top. He will have his finest year at 20-5 and the American League’s best ERA, 2.84.
Dazzy Vance fans 17 in a 10-inning, 4 – 3, Robins win over the Cubs.
Dazzy Vance fans 17 in a 10-inning, 4 – 3, Robins win over the Cubs.
1922 – At Sportsman’s Park, Rogers Hornsby belts a two-out 9th inning home run with two men on the give the Cards a 7 – 6 win over Boston. It is the Rajah’s 25th home run of the year, breaking Gavvy Cravath’s National League home run mark (post-1900). In two weeks, Hornsby will break the record of 27 homers set in 1884 by Chicago’s Ned Williamson.
1922 – At Sportsman’s Park, Rogers Hornsby belts a two-out 9th inning home run with two men on the give the Cards a 7 – 6 win over Boston. It is the Rajah’s 25th home run of the year, breaking Gavvy Cravath’s National League home run mark (post-1900). In two weeks, Hornsby will break the record of 27 homers set in 1884 by Chicago’s Ned Williamson.
Rookie Jesse Haines makes his lone appearance for the Reds
Special Memory or Event? Want to have some fun? Advertise your business? Dedicate this page Jul 20, 1918 The visiting Boston Braves beat the Cincinnati Reds‚ 8-3. Rookie Jesse Haines makes his lone appearance for the Reds‚ allowing a run in 5 innings‚ but he’ll return to the Western League. Haines will resurface in…
The Reds acquire three future Hall of Famers when Christy Mathewson is traded to Cincinnati
The Reds acquire three future Hall of Famers when Christy Mathewson is traded to Cincinnati with Giants CF Edd Roush and 3B Bill McKechnie for former Giants Buck Herzogand Red Killefer. McKechnie will make it to Cooperstown as a manager, not as a player, but the 23-year-old Roush is a steal for the Reds. A longtime nemesis of the Reds, Mathewson will pitch one game and then manage, and a new team nickname will be coined: “Matties.” The Reds lose today, managing just two hits off Pete Alexander, who contributes two doubles himself to the Phils offense.
The Tigers beat the 2nd-place Red Sox, 3 – 2, in 13 innings when Ty Cobb scores on a Ralph Young single. Cobb reaches on an infield chop and a throwing error by Babe Ruth, who takes over for Rube Foster in the 9th with the score tied, 2 – 2.
The Tigers beat the 2nd-place Red Sox, 3 – 2, in 13 innings when Ty Cobb scores on a Ralph Young single. Cobb reaches on an infield chop and a throwing error by Babe Ruth, who takes over for Rube Foster in the 9th with the score tied, 2 – 2.
1914 – Lefty Tyler and Bill James combine to hold the Pirates to four hits and the Braves score a run in the 9th to win, 1 – 0. Boston (37-43) now moves into 6th place past the Robins.
1914 – Lefty Tyler and Bill James combine to hold the Pirates to four hits and the Braves score a run in the 9th to win, 1 – 0. Boston (37-43) now moves into 6th place past the Robins.
