Bill terry makes his debut as manager for Giants
June 4, 1932 – With new manager Bill Terry at the helm‚ the New York Giants sweep the Philadelphia Phillies 10 – 4 and 6 – 4‚ to move out of last place in the National League.
The Phillies get Cardinals problem P Flint Rhem.
The Phillies get Cardinals problem P Flint Rhem.
1931 – After hitting safely in his last 8 times at bat‚ Oscar Melillo‚ the slick-fielding but light-hitting 2B of the Browns‚ is stopped by Red Ruffing of the Yankees. St. Louis wins, 8 – 6.
1931 – After hitting safely in his last 8 times at bat‚ Oscar Melillo‚ the slick-fielding but light-hitting 2B of the Browns‚ is stopped by Red Ruffing of the Yankees. St. Louis wins, 8 – 6.
1930 – First-place Brooklyn makes 8 errors‚ losing to Pittsburgh at Ebbets Field‚ 12 – 6.
1930 – First-place Brooklyn makes 8 errors‚ losing to Pittsburgh at Ebbets Field‚ 12 – 6.
Former Red Sox owner Harry Frazee dies
Former Red Sox owner Harry Frazee dies. Frazee is forever remembered as the man who sold the Babe to the Yankees.
Capped off by a steal of home, the Washington Senators score 6 runs in the 9th inning to beat the St. Louis Browns, 9 – 8. Ossie Bluege steals home with Chad Kimsey on the mound. The winner is ex-Yankee Walter Beall, making his first appearance for the Nats.
Capped off by a steal of home, the Washington Senators score 6 runs in the 9th inning to beat the St. Louis Browns, 9 – 8. Ossie Bluege steals home with Chad Kimsey on the mound. The winner is ex-Yankee Walter Beall, making his first appearance for the Nats.
1927 – Pitching his second game of the year‚ Walter Johnson is pounded by the Browns‚ who win 5 – 3. Johnson finishes the game‚ striking out 6 and allowing 9 hits‚ including a homer by Fred Schulte. Elam Vangilder is the winner.
1927 – Pitching his second game of the year‚ Walter Johnson is pounded by the Browns‚ who win 5 – 3. Johnson finishes the game‚ striking out 6 and allowing 9 hits‚ including a homer by Fred Schulte. Elam Vangilder is the winner.
1925 – Veteran hurler Joe Bush‚ playing RF for the Browns‚ is called in to pitch to Cleveland pinch hitter Harvey Hendrick with the bases filled and 2 out in the 9th. Hendrick hits the first pitch for a triple‚ and the Indians win, 11 – 10.
1925 – Veteran hurler Joe Bush‚ playing RF for the Browns‚ is called in to pitch to Cleveland pinch hitter Harvey Hendrick with the bases filled and 2 out in the 9th. Hendrick hits the first pitch for a triple‚ and the Indians win, 11 – 10.
1922 – At the Polo Grounds‚ Carl Mays collects 3 hits and beats the A’s for the 21st straight time. The Yanks win, 8 – 3. Babe Ruth clouts a three-run homer over the RF fence for New York.
1922 – At the Polo Grounds‚ Carl Mays collects 3 hits and beats the A’s for the 21st straight time. The Yanks win, 8 – 3. Babe Ruth clouts a three-run homer over the RF fence for New York.
1921 – The Pirates’ Wilbur Cooper‚ who with Burleigh Grimes will lead the National League with 22 wins‚ loses his first after 8 straight victories. The Giants drub him, 12 – 0.
1921 – The Pirates’ Wilbur Cooper‚ who with Burleigh Grimes will lead the National League with 22 wins‚ loses his first after 8 straight victories. The Giants drub him, 12 – 0.
