The Indians sweep the A’s, 12 – 7 and 6 – 0, to take over first place. This begins a streak of 11 wins in a row.
The Indians sweep the A’s, 12 – 7 and 6 – 0, to take over first place. This begins a streak of 11 wins in a row.
The Orioles draw a record 46,796 fans at Memorial Stadium for a doubleheader with the Yankees
The Orioles draw a record 46,796 fans at Memorial Stadium for a doubleheader with the Yankees. Allie Reynolds wins the opener for New York, 2 – 0, on three hits, before Don Larsen stops the Yankees, 6 – 2, in the nitecap.
Chicago White Sox pitcher Tommy Byrne hits a game-winning grand slam in the ninth inning
On May 16, 1953, White Sox pitcher Tommy Byrne who was a decent hitting pitcher would be called upon by skipper Paul Richards to pinch hit in the 9th inning vs. the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium with the bases loaded and two out for Vern Stephens. The Sox were trailing 3-1. On a…
After the Braves’ Billy Bruton’s leadoff single in the 1st, Phillies P Curt Simmons retires the next 27 batters to win, 3 – 0, at Milwaukee. The loss snaps the Braves six-game win streak.
After the Braves’ Billy Bruton’s leadoff single in the 1st, Phillies P Curt Simmons retires the next 27 batters to win, 3 – 0, at Milwaukee. The loss snaps the Braves six-game win streak.
Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers and Andy Pafko compare fists with the Heavyweight Champion, Ezzard Charles
May 16, 1951 at Wrigley Field Baseball stars Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers and Andy Pafko of the Chicago Cubs compare fists with the Heavyweight Champion, Ezzard Charles. Pafko and the Cubs will rout Jackie and the Dodgers, 14-4. Charles was in town to defend his title against Joey Maxim, his 8th…
Mickey Mantle hits his first Yankee Stadium home run
On May 16, 1951, future Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle hits his first Yankee Stadium home run. Mantle’s blast against Dick Rozek of the Cleveland Indians helps the New York Yankees to an 11-3 victory. Mantle connects for the first of his 206 homers at the Stadium, the blast coming off Dick Rozek.
Pete Gray, one-armed OF with the 1945 Browns, starts his comeback at Elmira after a year out of baseball. He will hit .290 in 82 games.
Pete Gray, one-armed OF with the 1945 Browns, starts his comeback at Elmira after a year out of baseball. He will hit .290 in 82 games.
At Wrigley Field, the Cubs spot the Reds an 8 – 1 lead in the 2nd inning, then roar back to win, 13 – 11.
At Wrigley Field, the Cubs spot the Reds an 8 – 1 lead in the 2nd inning, then roar back to win, 13 – 11.
New York’s Johnny Mize scores a run in his 16th straight game, helping his team beat the Cubs, 5 – 3. Mize, who will lead the National League in runs, eclipses the NL mark of Max Carey and Freddie Lindstrom. Ted Kluszewski will better the league mark in seven years.
New York’s Johnny Mize scores a run in his 16th straight game, helping his team beat the Cubs, 5 – 3. Mize, who will lead the National League in runs, eclipses the NL mark of Max Carey and Freddie Lindstrom. Ted Kluszewski will better the league mark in seven years.
Pinch-runner Jeff Cross steals home in the 10th inning to give St. Louis a 9 – 8 win over Boston. A week ago the Braves won on an extra-inning steal of home. The Cards win their 9th of 10 road games but will lose tomorrow.
Pinch-runner Jeff Cross steals home in the 10th inning to give St. Louis a 9 – 8 win over Boston. A week ago the Braves won on an extra-inning steal of home. The Cards win their 9th of 10 road games but will lose tomorrow.
