In front of a major league record crowd of 80,184, the Indians play their first game at Lakefront Stadium, losing to Philadelphia and Lefty Grove, 1-0.

In front of a major league record crowd of 80,184, the Indians play their first game at Lakefront Stadium, losing to Philadelphia and Lefty Grove, 1-0.

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In front of a major league record crowd of 80,184, the Indians play their first game at Lakefront Stadium, losing to Philadelphia and Lefty Grove, 1-0. Except for the 1933 season, the Tribe, who prefer League Park, will not play a full schedule at their new colossal horseshoe home until 1947, when the ballpark will become known as Cleveland Municipal Stadium.

Jimmie Foxx
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Philadelphia A’s and Cleveland Indians score 35 runs in an 18-inning game

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On July 10, 1932, the Philadelphia A’s and Cleveland Indians score 35 runs in an 18-inning game. The A’s win, 18-17, as Jimmie Foxx ties an American League record with 16 total bases, and hits 3 homeruns and drives in 8. After Philadelphia starter Lew Krausse is knocked out in the 1st inning, , A’s…

Doc Cramer of the A’s collects six hits in consecutive times at bats in the same game

Doc Cramer of the A’s collects six hits in consecutive times at bats in the same game

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  Special Memory or Event? Want to have some fun? Advertise your business? Dedicate this page On June 20, 1932 – Doc Cramer of the A’s collects six hits in consecutive times at bat in a nine-inning game. Cramer will do this again in 1935, the only American League player to repeat the feat. Mule Haas adds a grand slam for the A’s‚ while Jimmie…

Lou Gehrig nickname iron horse
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Lou Gehrig becomes first player to hit 4 homeruns in a game

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June 3, 1932 – in Shibe Park, Tony Lazzeri blasts a grand slam to complete his natural cycle, with his four hits being accomplished in sequential order: single, double, triple, home run. This rare and amazing feat is overshadowed by Lou Gehrig becomes the first player to hit 4 home runs in the same game….

Major League Baseball Season Recap 1931

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Major League Baseball Season Recap 1931 World Series – St. Louis Cardinals NL over Philadelphia A’s AL 4 games to 3 Awards – MVP Awards – NL Franky Frisch AL Lefty Grove 1931,The pennant races left little intrigue in 1931 as Philadelphia Athletics won 107 games for their third staight AL pennant and the St. Louis Cardinals tallied 101 wins…

Bill Hallahan
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St Louis Cardinals deny Philadelphia A’s 3rd straight title

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1931 – In the World Series, the Philadelphia Athletics rally for two runs and have two runners on base with two outs in the 9th inning when Cardinals reliever Bill Hallahan gets the final out for the 4 – 2 win in Game 7. The Athletics are denied their third consecutive World Championship.