June 2, 1962 - Willie Mays in action as the Giants take on the Mets in a DH at the Polo Grounds.
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Giants go up 3 games to 0 over the Indians 1954 World Series Full Radio Broadcast

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October 1 1954 – A huge crowd of 71,555 hoped to see Cleveland get its first win, but things did not go well for the home team. The Indians trailed 1–0 quickly when Whitey Lockman singled, took second on a groundout and scored on a hit by Willie Mays. The run was scored as unearned…

Al Benton becomes the first major leaguer to have two sacrifice bunts in one inning

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Al Benton becomes the first major leaguer to have two sacrifice bunts in one inning. The Tiger right-hander accomplishes the feat in the top of third inning, a frame that features 17 batters coming to bat, in an 11-2 rout of the Indians at Cleveland’s League Park.

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Bob Feller pitches the first of 12 career one-hitters

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1938 – Bob Feller of the Cleveland Indians pitches the first of 12 career one-hitters, beating the St. Louis Browns, 9 – 0.The only St. Louis hit in the League Park contest is a sixth-inning bunt laid down by backstop Bill Sullivan, who is called safe by rookie ump Ed Rommell on a very close play at first base.

Jimmie Foxx "Sincere Wishes" Signed 5.5x7.5 Geo Burke Sepia Photo #Z30198 - JSA Certified

Jimmie Foxx and Mickey Cochrane homer in A’s win

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  Special Memory or Event? Want to have some fun? Advertise your business? Dedicate this page July 24, 1930 -At League Park, 6,000 fans see Jimmie Foxx clubs his 27th homer of the year‚ a 2-run shot in the 9th inning to break a 6-6 tie‚ to give the first-place A’s the victory‚ 8-6‚ over…