George Watkins of the Cardinals vs. Mickey Cochrane of the A’s in the 1931 World Series.
George Watkins of the Cardinals vs. Mickey Cochrane of the A’s in the 1931 World Series.
Lefty Grove wins his 31st
Lefty Grove wins his 31st, beating the Red Sox, 9 – 4, his 11th straight win over the Red Sox stretching back to May 26, 1930. Since July 25th of that year, Grove’s record is 46-4, the best 50-decision streak in the century.
Lefty Grove of the Philadelphia A’s wins his 30th game of the season
On September 19, 1931, Lefty Grove of the Philadelphia A’s wins his 30th game of the season. The future Hall of Famer shuts down the Chicago White Sox, 2-1. Grove will finish the season with a league-leading 31 victories. he becomes the first player since Jim Bagdy to win 30 who accomplished the feat in…
In his attempt to break Walter Johnson’s consecutive game winning streak of 17 games, Lefty Grove loses when Browns’ hurler Dick Coffman throws a three-hit shutout
In his attempt to break Walter Johnson’s consecutive game winning streak of 17 games, Lefty Grove loses when Browns’ hurler Dick Coffman throws a three-hit shutout, his only whitewash this season, against the A’s. Reserve outfielder Jimmy Moore, playing in place of the absent Al Simmons, misjudges a fly ball, which leads to the decisive run and subsequently to Lefty’s meltdown in the locker room.
George Earnshaw notches the 12th consecutive victory for the A’s, 6 – 5, at Chicago.
On June 21, 1931 George Earnshaw notches the 12th consecutive victory for the A’s, 6 – 5, at Chicago.
Major League Baseball Season Recap 1930
Major League Baseball Season Recap 1930 World Series – Philadelphia A’s AL over St. Louis Cardinals NL 4 games to 2 1930, Changes were made to the baseball in 1930, causing all-time highs for offensive production. Seven players batted .379 or better while only Philadelphia’s Lefty Grove and Brooklyn’s Dazzy Vance managed ERA’s under 3.00 for the season. Hack…
Surprise starter Jesse Haines helps the Cardinals even the world series at two games each
Special Memory or Event? Want to have some fun? Advertise your business? Dedicate this page October 5, 1930 – At Sportsman’s Park III, Jesse Haines pitches a brilliant 4-hitter to beat Lefty Grove and the A’s 3-1‚ evening up the Series 2 games each. Haines was a surprise starter, most expected Burleigh Grimes to…
Bill Hallahan of the St. Louis Cardinals blanks the Philadelphia Athletics, 5 – 0
1930 – In the World Series, Bill Hallahan of the St. Louis Cardinals blanks the Philadelphia Athletics, 5 – 0. Jack Quinn, at age 46, pitches two innings of relief against the Cardinals, thereby becoming the oldest player to appear in a World Series game.
Philadelphia starter George Earnshaw gives up 1 run putting the A’s up two games to zero
Special Memory or Event? Want to have some fun? Advertise your business? Dedicate this page Oct 2, 1930 – At Shibe Park, game two on the World Series, Flint Rhem is a surprise starter for the St Louis Cardinals but he fails to astonish the Athletics batters. He gives up 6 earned runs in…
Philadelphia A’s take game 1 of the World Series 5-2
Special Memory or Event? Want to have some fun? Advertise your business? Dedicate this page October 1, 1930 – The World Series opens with a Wednesday game at Philadelphia’s Shibe Park. The defending World Champion Athletics are held to 5 hits by Burleigh Grimes. Lefty Grove limits the St Louis Cardinals to a pair…
