Joe McCarthy

New York Yankees announce the resignation of manager Joe McCarthy

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On May 24, 1946, the New York Yankees announce the resignation of manager Joe McCarthy. “Marse Joe” steps down because of reported gall bladder trouble. During his 15-year run with the Yankees, McCarthy guided the team to eight American League pennants and seven world titles… @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IGp1c3QgY2xpY2sgdGhlIHRhZ3MhICAiLCJhZnRlciI6IiIsImxpbmtfdG9fdGVybV9wYWdlIjoib24iLCJzZXBhcmF0b3IiOiIgfCAiLCJjYXRlZ29yeV90eXBlIjoicG9zdF90YWcifX0=@

The Red Sox’ early season winning streak comes to an end at 15 consecutive victories

The Red Sox’ early season winning streak comes to an end at 15 consecutive victories

ByTom

The Red Sox’ early season winning streak comes to an end at 15 consecutive victories when right-hander Tiny Bonham,�giving up just two hits in the Yankee Stadium contest,�blanks the team, 2-0. Boston, who will go on to easily capture the AL pennant, started the season 21-3 before today’s loss against New York.

one-armed outfielder Pete Gray of the St. Louis Browns enjoys an incredible day against the New York Yankees

one-armed outfielder Pete Gray of the St. Louis Browns enjoys an incredible day against the New York Yankees

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On May 20, 1945, At Sportsman Park one-armed outfielder Pete Gray of the St. Louis Browns enjoys an incredible day against the New York Yankees. Gray makes three outstanding catches, collects four hits, drives in two runs, and scores the game-winning run during a doubleheader sweep of the Yankees.

On January 25 1945 — Larry MacPhail, Dan Topping and Del Webb purchase the New York Yankees for $2.8 million from the heirs of previous owner Jacob Ruppert. The new owners announce that Ed Barrow will remain in place as general manager, but a month later they will install MacPhail as GM.

 Larry MacPhail, Dan Topping and Del Webb purchase the New York Yankees for $2.8 million from the heirs of previous owner Jacob Ruppert

ByTom

1945 – Larry MacPhail, Dan Topping and Del Webb purchase the New York Yankees for $2.8 million from the heirs of previous owner Jacob Ruppert. The new owners announce that Ed Barrow will remain in place as general manager, but a month later they will install MacPhail as GM.

10 1 1944 sportsman park

St Louis Browns claim their only American League Pennant

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The Browns, for the first and only time in their history, clinch the American League pennant when they beat the defending world champion Yankees at Sportsman’s Park, 5-2. A pair of two-run homers hit by Chet Laabs, an All-Star outfielder in 1943 who has seen limited duty this season due to his job at a wartime defense plant, provides most of the team’s offensive output.

Nelson Potter

Nelson Potter of the St. Louis Browns becomes the first major league pitcher to be suspended for throwing a spitball

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On July 20, 1944 — Browns’ hurler Nels Potter is banned for ten days, becoming the first pitcher ever to be suspended for throwing a spitball. The spitball, shine ball, and emery ball were outlawed by the major league’s Joint Rules Committee in 1920, which allowed the seventeen pitchers using the doctored pitches at the…

Joe McCarthy

oe McCarthy returns to manage the New York Yankees after missing most of spring training and the early season due to illness

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On May 9, 1944, Joe McCarthy returns to manage the New York Yankees after missing most of spring training and the early season due to illness. With his roster heavily affected by World War II, McCarthy and the Yankees will finish in third place in the American League pennant race.

New York Yankees pitcher Spud Chandler shuts out the St. Louis Cardinals, 2 - 0 to clinch the World Series
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New York Yankees pitcher Spud Chandler shuts out the St. Louis Cardinals, 2 – 0 to clinch the World Series

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1943 – New York Yankees pitcher Spud Chandler shuts out the St. Louis Cardinals, 2 – 0, as the Yankees win the World Series in five games. Chandler gives up 10 hits and strands 11 runners. Bill Dickey’s two-run homer in the 6th inning is the difference.