Bob Dillinger

The Browns send star 3B Bob Dillinger (.324) and OF Paul Lehner to the A’s for a reported $100,000 and infielders Frankie Gustine and Billy DeMars, and outfielders Ray Coleman and Ray Ippolitto. Dillinger will play just a half-season in Philly before being swapped to Pittsburgh.

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1949 – The Browns send star 3B Bob Dillinger (.324) and OF Paul Lehner to the A’s for a reported $100,000 and infielders Frankie Gustine and Billy DeMars, and outfielders Ray Coleman and Ray Ippolitto. Dillinger will play just a half-season in Philly before being swapped to Pittsburgh.

bill veeck

Ordered by Bill Veeck to pass up the All-Star Game, a well-rested Bob Feller is shelled in the 1st inning

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Ordered by Bill Veeck to pass up the All-Star Game, a well-rested Bob Feller is shelled from the mound with only one out in the 1st inning by the A’s. The A’s score first when Feller absent-mindedly goes into a wind-up with two on, and Ray Coleman and Barney McCosky pull a double steal. The Mackmen then jump on Bob Muncrief and roll to a 10 – 5 win over the American League-leading Indians. Lou Brissie wins his 4th straight. Joe Coleman will shut out the Tribe, 5 – 0, tomorrow to split the series.