Brothers Jim and Ed Bailey form the battery for the Cincinnati Reds in the 2nd game of a doubleheader against the Cubs. Jim is charged with the 6 – 3 loss in his major league debut.

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Brothers Jim and Ed Bailey form the battery for the Cincinnati Reds in the 2nd game of a doubleheader against the Cubs. Jim is charged with the 6 – 3 loss in his major league debut.

In Cleveland, 50,021 fans turn out for “Back the Indians” night. It is Cleveland’s largest crowd since 1955, but the Yankees dampen the enthusiasm with an 8 – 3 win.

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In Cleveland, 50,021 fans turn out for “Back the Indians” night. It is Cleveland’s largest crowd since 1955, but the Yankees dampen the enthusiasm with an 8 – 3 win.

1955 – OF Hank Bauer of the Yankees, pressed into emergency service as a catcher, permits a passed ball, setting up the winning run in a 9 – 8 loss to the White Sox.

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1955 – OF Hank Bauer of the Yankees, pressed into emergency service as a catcher, permits a passed ball, setting up the winning run in a 9 – 8 loss to the White Sox.

Joe DiMaggio connects for 3 homeruns including 2 against Bob Feller
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Joe DiMaggio of the New York Yankees hits three 400-foot home runs against the Washington Senators

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On September 10, 1950, In New York’s 8-1 victory over the Senators Joe DiMaggio of the New York Yankees hits three 400-foot home runs against the Washington Senators. DiMaggio becomes the first major leaguer to hit three home runs in a game at spacious Griffith Stadium…DiMaggio becomes the first major leaguer to hit three home…

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9/10/1950: The Phillies’ Jackie Mayo homered in the bottom of the sixth inning before the game was called due to rain. Since the sixth inning had not been completed, the score (and stats) reverted back to the previous full inning because the lost homer left the Phillies still trailing, by a score of 3-2.

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9/10/1950: The Phillies’ Jackie Mayo homered in the bottom of the sixth inning before the game was called due to rain. Since the sixth inning had not been completed, the score (and stats) reverted back to the previous full inning because the lost homer left the Phillies still trailing, by a score of 3-2.