The Cards’ Gerry Staley picks up a pair of wins in relief over the Cubs, winning 6 – 3 and 5 – 2 over Ralph Hamner and Johnny Schmitz. Staley pitches two innings in the opener and 2 2/3 innings in the nitecap. It is the second time in three weeks that the Cubs have lost a doubleheader to a single reliever.

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The Cards’ Gerry Staley picks up a pair of wins in relief over the Cubs, winning 6 – 3 and 5 – 2 over Ralph Hamner and Johnny Schmitz. Staley pitches two innings in the opener and 2 2/3 innings in the nitecap. It is the second time in three weeks that the Cubs have lost a doubleheader to a single reliever.

Despite a hitless day by Ted Williams, the Red Sox sweep the Yankees, winning 6 – 5 and 8 – 7. Denny Galehouse wins the opener, then saves the win in game 2. But his 9th inning sacrifice bunt results in his tripping over 1B and he will be out of action for three weeks.

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Despite a hitless day by Ted Williams, the Red Sox sweep the Yankees, winning 6 – 5 and 8 – 7. Denny Galehouse wins the opener, then saves the win in game 2. But his 9th inning sacrifice bunt results in his tripping over 1B and he will be out of action for three weeks.

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Larry Doby of the Cleveland Indians becomes the first African-American to play in an American League game

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    On July 5, 1947, Larry Doby of the Cleveland Indians, Striking out as a pinch hitter in an Indians 6 – 5 loss to the White Sox, against Chicago hurler Earl Harrist. 22-year old Larry Doby becomes the first black to appear in the American League. The former Newark Eagles standout will play…

Responding to Red Barber’s remarks about the gentile Giants and their manager Mel Ott, Dodger skipper Leo Durocher tells the team’s announcer, “Nice guys finish last.” Master Mel’s club, who beats Brooklyn today with a 7-6 walk-off victory at the Polo Grounds, finishes the season in the cellar, completing the campaign 36 games behind the first-place Cardinals.

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Responding to Red Barber’s remarks about the gentile Giants and their manager Mel Ott, Dodger skipper Leo Durocher tells the team’s announcer, “Nice guys finish last.” Master Mel’s club, who beats Brooklyn today with a 7-6 walk-off victory at the Polo Grounds, finishes the season in the cellar, completing the campaign 36 games behind the first-place Cardinals.

Peanuts “Nyassas” Davis pitches and bats the Cincinnati Clowns to a 7 – 4 victory over the Baltimore Grays in the new Negro Major League. Davis’s receiver, Pepper Bassett, catches the last inning in a rocking chair.

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Peanuts “Nyassas” Davis pitches and bats the Cincinnati Clowns to a 7 – 4 victory over the Baltimore Grays in the new Negro Major League. Davis’s receiver, Pepper Bassett, catches the last inning in a rocking chair.

The Brooklyn Dodgers beat Boston, 6 – 2, in 20 innings lasting 5 hours and 19 minutes. The two teams’ epic marathon ties record-setters of 1920 and 1939.

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The Brooklyn Dodgers beat Boston, 6 – 2, in 20 innings lasting 5 hours and 19 minutes. The two teams’ epic marathon ties record-setters of 1920 and 1939.

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Joe DiMaggio of the New York Yankees hits his first career grand slam

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On July 5, 1937, Joe DiMaggio of the New York Yankees hits his first career grand slam. The blast, his 20th of the season, comes in the sixth inning against George “Rube” Walberg of the Boston Red Sox, and helps the Yankees to an 8-4 win and a sweep of their doubleheader.

Hal Trosky hits three home runs, helping the Indians beat the Browns at Sportsman’s Park, 14-4. The 24 year-old first baseman from Norway, Iowa will finish the season with 32 round-trippers.

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Hal Trosky hits three home runs, helping the Indians beat the Browns at Sportsman’s Park, 14-4. The 24 year-old first baseman from Norway, Iowa will finish the season with 32 round-trippers.

In the first game of a doubleheader, Frank Demaree goes 6-for-7 (three doubles and three singles), helping the Cubs edge the Cardinals, 13-12, in 14 innings. The Californian adds two more singles in Chicago’s 9-7 victory in the Wrigley Field nightcap.

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In the first game of a doubleheader, Frank Demaree goes 6-for-7 (three doubles and three singles), helping the Cubs edge the Cardinals, 13-12, in 14 innings. The Californian adds two more singles in Chicago’s 9-7 victory in the Wrigley Field nightcap.