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Washington rookie Sid Hudson takes a no-hitter into the 9th inning, but the Browns’ Rip Radcliff hits a pop fly double down the right-field line with no outs. A passed ball puts him on third base, but Hudson retires three for a 1 – 0 win. He’ll beat the A’s on a one-hit shutout in August.

ByBaseball June 21, 1940June 21, 2021

On June 21, 1940 Washington rookie Sid Hudson takes a no-hitter into the 9th inning, but the Browns’ Rip Radcliff hits a pop fly double down the right-field line with no outs. A passed ball puts him on third base, but Hudson retires three for a 1 – 0 win. He’ll beat the A’s on a one-hit shutout in August. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IGp1c3QgY2xpY2sgdGhlIHRhZ3MhICAiLCJhZnRlciI6IiIsImxpbmtfdG9fdGVybV9wYWdlIjoib24iLCJzZXBhcmF0b3IiOiIgfCAiLCJjYXRlZ29yeV90eXBlIjoicG9zdF90YWcifX0=@

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The New York Yankees announce Lou Gehrig’s retirement, based on the report that he has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The 36-year-old star will remain with the team as captain.

ByBaseball June 21, 1939September 17, 2024

On June 21, 1939 The New York Yankees announce Lou Gehrig’s retirement, based on the report that he has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The 36-year-old star will remain with the team as captain.

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Red Sox 3B Pinky Higgins extends his consecutive hit string to 12, with eight hits in a doubleheader split with Detroit

ByThis Day in Baseball June 21, 1938September 17, 2024

On June 21, 1938 Red Sox 3B Pinky Higgins extends his consecutive hit string to 12, with eight hits in a doubleheader split with Detroit. He is 4 for 4 in each game, a Boston win in the opener, 8 – 3. Detroit wins the nitecap, 5 – 4, with Rudy York catching both games. Tomorrow, Pinky will strike out against Vern Kennedy in his…

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Johnny Allen, off to a 4-0 start for Cleveland, has an appendectomy in Boston and will miss eight weeks of the season.

ByBaseball June 21, 1937June 22, 2021

On June 21, 1937 Johnny Allen, off to a 4-0 start for Cleveland, has an appendectomy in Boston and will miss eight weeks of the season. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IGp1c3QgY2xpY2sgdGhlIHRhZ3MhICAiLCJhZnRlciI6IiIsImxpbmtfdG9fdGVybV9wYWdlIjoib24iLCJzZXBhcmF0b3IiOiIgfCAiLCJjYXRlZ29yeV90eXBlIjoicG9zdF90YWcifX0=@

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Van Mungo stops the Cubs’ win streak at 15, leaving them a half-game behind the Cards, who lose to the Giants.

ByBaseball June 21, 1936September 17, 2024

On June 21, 1936 Van Mungo stops the Cubs’ win streak at 15, leaving them a half-game behind the Cards, who lose to the Giants.

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Mickey Cochrane checks out of the hospital and goes to a Wyoming ranch to recover his health.

ByBaseball June 21, 1936October 31, 2021

On June 21, 1936 Mickey Cochrane checks out of the hospital and goes to a Wyoming ranch to recover his health.

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Babe Herman, on waivers from Pittsburgh, returns to Cincinnati.

ByBaseball June 21, 1935

On June 21, 1935 Babe Herman, on waivers from Pittsburgh, returns to Cincinnati.

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Behind Earl Whitehill, the Senators beat the Browns, 9 – 0. Joe Cronin has his second of five consecutive multi-hit games.

ByBaseball June 21, 1933

On June 21, 1933 Behind Earl Whitehill, the Senators beat the Browns, 9 – 0. Joe Cronin has his second of five consecutive multi-hit games.

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In the Texas League, Shreveport pitcher Ralph Erickson no-hits the Houston Buffaloes and beats Dizzy Dean, 2 – 0.

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On June 21, 1933 In the Texas League, Shreveport pitcher Ralph Erickson no-hits the Houston Buffaloes and beats Dizzy Dean, 2 – 0.

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George Earnshaw notches the 12th consecutive victory for the A’s, 6 – 5, at Chicago.

ByBaseball June 21, 1931September 17, 2024

On June 21, 1931 George Earnshaw notches the 12th consecutive victory for the A’s, 6 – 5, at Chicago.

Washington rookie Sid Hudson takes a no-hitter into the 9th inning, but the Browns’ Rip Radcliff hits a pop fly double down the right-field line with no outs. A passed ball puts him on third base, but Hudson retires three for a 1 – 0 win. He’ll beat the A’s on a one-hit shutout in August.

The New York Yankees announce Lou Gehrig’s retirement, based on the report that he has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The 36-year-old star will remain with the team as captain.

Red Sox 3B Pinky Higgins extends his consecutive hit string to 12, with eight hits in a doubleheader split with Detroit

Johnny Allen, off to a 4-0 start for Cleveland, has an appendectomy in Boston and will miss eight weeks of the season.

Van Mungo stops the Cubs’ win streak at 15, leaving them a half-game behind the Cards, who lose to the Giants.

Mickey Cochrane checks out of the hospital and goes to a Wyoming ranch to recover his health.

Babe Herman, on waivers from Pittsburgh, returns to Cincinnati.

Behind Earl Whitehill, the Senators beat the Browns, 9 – 0. Joe Cronin has his second of five consecutive multi-hit games.

In the Texas League, Shreveport pitcher Ralph Erickson no-hits the Houston Buffaloes and beats Dizzy Dean, 2 – 0.

George Earnshaw notches the 12th consecutive victory for the A’s, 6 – 5, at Chicago.

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