In Washington‚ The Senators double the Indians‚ 10-5‚ overcoming two homeruns by Tribe rookie Al Rosen‚ his 1st two in the ML. Connie Marrero serves up the homers. Washington wins in the 7th on Gil Coan’s grand slam off Bob Lemon hit into the new LF stands at Griffith Stadium. The temporary stands in left and left-center were put up to take advantage of the Senators’ new power hitters‚ but they will come down in two days. Coan is the only Nat to reach the stands but nine visitors hit homers there prompting the take down. The stands hold 854 customers but no one sits there while the stands are up.

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In Washington‚ The Senators double the Indians‚ 10-5‚ overcoming two homeruns by Tribe rookie Al Rosen‚ his 1st two in the ML. Connie Marrero serves up the homers. Washington wins in the 7th on Gil Coan’s grand slam off Bob Lemon hit into the new LF stands at Griffith Stadium. The temporary stands in left and left-center were put up to take advantage of the Senators’ new power hitters‚ but they will come down in two days. Coan is the only Nat to reach the stands but nine visitors hit homers there prompting the take down. The stands hold 854 customers but no one sits there while the stands are up.

7 May 1941: Dolph Camilli and manager Leo Durocher argue a close play at the plate. That's Pee Wee Reese on the left, Paul Waner on the right, and Cardinals' catcher Walker Cooper listening in.

Dolph Camilli and manager Leo Durocher argue a close play at the plate. That’s Pee Wee Reese on the left, Paul Waner on the right, and Cardinals’ catcher Walker Cooper listening in.

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May 7 1941: Dolph Camilli and manager Leo Durocher argue a close play at the plate. That’s Pee Wee Reese on the left, Paul Waner on the right, and Cardinals’ catcher Walker Cooper listening in.

Hank Greenberg

Hank Greenberg plays his final game with the Detroit Tigers before entering the Army for service in World War II

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On May 7, 1941, Hank Greenberg plays his final game with the Detroit Tigers before entering the Army for service in World War II. The future Hall of Famer hits two home runs and drives in three, helping the Detroit Tigers to a 7-4 win over the New York Yankees. Greenberg had won the American…

Paul Derringer

Branch Rickeys biggest mistake – trading away Paul Derringer

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The Cardinals trade Paul Derringer, Sparky Adams, and Allyn Stout to the Reds in exchange for shortstop Leo Durocher, Dutch Henry, and Jack Ogden. The deal, necessitated by Charlie Gelbert’s hunting accident, will be viewed as one of Branch Rickey’s biggest mistakes as Derringer will become a four-time 20-game winner for Cincinnati.

Chick Hafry

George Watkins scores 5 runs and Chick Hafey has 5 RBI leading the Cardinals to a 16-11 victory

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  Special Memory or Event? Want to have some fun? Advertise your business? Dedicate this page May 7, 1930 – At Sportsman Park, George Watkins scores 5 runs and Chick Hafey has 5 RBI in the 9 run 5th inning as the St Louis Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 16-11 to move out of the…

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Glenn Wright turns an unassisted triple play
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Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Glenn Wright turns an unassisted triple play

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On May 7, 1925, at Forbes Field, In the top of the ninth, Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Glenn Wright turns an unassisted triple play against the St. Louis Cardinals. The play involves two future Hall of Famers. Jim Bottomley hits a line drive that is caught by Wright, who steps on second base for the second…