In St. Louis, the Cubs’ win streak reaches 13 as Kiki Cuyler’s 5th homer in six games leads the way to an 8 – 5 victory. Mark Koenig adds a round-tripper for Chicago.

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In St. Louis, the Cubs’ win streak reaches 13 as Kiki Cuyler’s 5th homer in six games leads the way to an 8 – 5 victory. Mark Koenig adds a round-tripper for Chicago.

Twenty year-old Lew Krausse Sr., in his final major league appearance, shuts out the Red Sox in the nightcap of a twin bill at Philadelphia’s Shibe Park, 15-0. In 1961, 18 year-old Lew Krausse Jr., in his major league debut, blanks the Angels 4-0, giving the father-son duo back-to-back shutouts twenty-nine years apart.

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Twenty year-old Lew Krausse Sr., in his final major league appearance, shuts out the Red Sox in the nightcap of a twin bill at Philadelphia’s Shibe Park, 15-0. In 1961, 18 year-old Lew Krausse Jr., in his major league debut, blanks the Angels 4-0, giving the father-son duo back-to-back shutouts twenty-nine years apart.

1929 – The Cubs beat the Cards twice, 11 – 7 and 12 – 10, before 81,000 fans at Wrigley Field. A crowd of 38,000 sees the morning game and 43,000 watch the afternoon game. Rogers Hornsby has two home runs and Hack Wilson has one.

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1929 – The Cubs beat the Cards twice, 11 – 7 and 12 – 10, before 81,000 fans at Wrigley Field. A crowd of 38,000 sees the morning game and 43,000 watch the afternoon game. Rogers Hornsby has two home runs and Hack Wilson has one.

In the first game of a holiday doubleheader, Senator shortstop Joe Cronin completes the third cycle in franchise history, collecting five hits in the team’s 10-7 victory over the Red Sox at Fenway Park. In 1940, the 22 year-old infielder will accomplish the feat for the Red Sox against the Tigers at Briggs at Briggs Stadium.

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In the first game of a holiday doubleheader, Senator shortstop Joe Cronin completes the third cycle in franchise history, collecting five hits in the team’s 10-7 victory over the Red Sox at Fenway Park. In 1940, the 22 year-old infielder will accomplish the feat for the Red Sox against the Tigers at Briggs at Briggs Stadium.

1928 – The Senators top the Yankees, 2 – 0, as Firpo Marberry does it all, shutting down the Yanks and driving in both Nat runs. Bob Meusel’s hit streak is stopped at six straight. The New York lead is now 1 1/2 games over the A’s, winners of an exhibition game in Lycoming, PA.

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1928 – The Senators top the Yankees, 2 – 0, as Firpo Marberry does it all, shutting down the Yanks and driving in both Nat runs. Bob Meusel’s hit streak is stopped at six straight. The New York lead is now 1 1/2 games over the A’s, winners of an exhibition game in Lycoming, PA.

1926 – In the first game of a twinbill between Chicago and St. Louis, Grover Alexander exacts revenge on the Cubs, whipping them, 2 – 0. Charlie Root is the loser. The Cards take the nitecap, 9 – 1.

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1926 – In the first game of a twinbill between Chicago and St. Louis, Grover Alexander exacts revenge on the Cubs, whipping them, 2 – 0. Charlie Root is the loser. The Cards take the nitecap, 9 – 1.

1925 – After losing Game One by a 6 – 3 score to the Phils, the Giants unload in a nitecap, a 24 – 9 shelling. The hits keep coming – 30 to be exact in a record 58 at-bats – at the Baker Bowl. Four New Yorkers each collect four hits apiece, while a major league record-tying ten batters collect two hits each. Doc Farrell (2 for 3) who takes over for Travis Jackson at short in the 6th is the 10th. Ex-Phil Bob Meusel drives home nine runs, while rookie Fred Fitzsimmons allows 14 hits, including homers by Cy Williams, Johnny Mokanand Hal Carlson in the 8th frame. Phils starter Art Decatur is the loser.

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1925 – After losing Game One by a 6 – 3 score to the Phils, the Giants unload in a nitecap, a 24 – 9 shelling. The hits keep coming – 30 to be exact in a record 58 at-bats – at the Baker Bowl. Four New Yorkers each collect four hits apiece, while a major league record-tying ten batters collect two hits each. Doc Farrell (2 for 3) who takes over for Travis Jackson at short in the 6th is the 10th. Ex-Phil Bob Meusel drives home nine runs, while rookie Fred Fitzsimmons allows 14 hits, including homers by Cy Williams, Johnny Mokanand Hal Carlson in the 8th frame. Phils starter Art Decatur is the loser.

At Detroit, the Browns win their second in a row over the Tigers, 5 – 4. Hub Pruett allows three hits in four innings to win in relief. George Sisler hits in his 30th consecutive game.

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At Detroit, the Browns win their second in a row over the Tigers, 5 – 4. Hub Pruett allows three hits in four innings to win in relief. George Sisler hits in his 30th consecutive game.