Boston Red Sox slugger Jimmie Foxx hits his 500th home run
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Boston Red Sox slugger Jimmie Foxx hits his 500th home run

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On September 24, 1940, At Shibe Park, Boston Red Sox slugger Jimmie Foxx hits his 500th home run. Foxx connects against his former team George Caster, of the Philadelphia A’s. Fellow Hall of Famers Ted Williams and Joe Cronin also reach the seats against pitcher George Caster, who allows six home runs on the day……

1939 – OF Johnny Cooney of the Boston Bees, playing at the Polo Grounds, hits his first homer after 15 years as a P/OF in the major leagues. Tomorrow he will repeat the feat, hitting his last home run in what will be a 20-year career.

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1939 – OF Johnny Cooney of the Boston Bees, playing at the Polo Grounds, hits his first homer after 15 years as a P/OF in the major leagues. Tomorrow he will repeat the feat, hitting his last home run in what will be a 20-year career.

The American League batting crown is decided when Luke Appling of the White Sox goes 4 for 4 in the second game of a doubleheader with Cleveland. Runner-up Earl Averill is held hitless. Appling will coast to a 10-point margin at .388.

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The American League batting crown is decided when Luke Appling of the White Sox goes 4 for 4 in the second game of a doubleheader with Cleveland. Runner-up Earl Averill is held hitless. Appling will coast to a 10-point margin at .388.

The Cards rebound to whip the Pirates, 11 – 2, behind Bill Hallahan to set up the critical five-game series with the leading Cubs.

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The Cards rebound to whip the Pirates, 11 – 2, behind Bill Hallahan to set up the critical five-game series with the leading Cubs.

Idle Detroit wins the pennant, as the Red Sox beat the Yankees, in Babe Ruth last home game.

Idle Detroit wins the pennant, as the Red Sox beat the Yankees, in Babe Ruth last home game.

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Idle Detroit wins the pennant, as the Red Sox beat the Yankees, 5 – 0, in the season’s finale at Yankee Stadium. Babe Ruth walks in the 1st inning, limps to first base, and leaves for a pinch runner in his last home game.

The Athletics “contrived” to give Lefty Grove the sure win, his 24th

The Athletics “contrived” to give Lefty Grove the sure win, his 24th

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Lefty Grove wins his 24th game, replacing starter Tim McKeithan after four innings and the A’s leading, 8 – 3. The final score is 11 – 4, with General Crowder taking the loss. But Grove’s win is tainted. The Athletics “contrived” to give Grove the sure win, so that he could finish the season with more wins than National League star Carl Hubbell, who will finish with 23. American League President Will Harridge will reverse the official scorer’s decision next week and give the win to McKeithan, but the league eventually returns the win to Grove.

Detroit’s Tommy Bridges reaches the 9th inning with a no-hitter for the third time this season and the fourth time in two years. He yields a pair of hits, as Detroit beats the Browns, 7 – 0. Despite the win, Bucky Harris resigns as manager of the Tigers.

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Detroit’s Tommy Bridges reaches the 9th inning with a no-hitter for the third time this season and the fourth time in two years. He yields a pair of hits, as Detroit beats the Browns, 7 – 0. Despite the win, Bucky Harris resigns as manager of the Tigers.

Jimmie Foxx hits his 2nd grand slam in three days, giving him 57 homers for the season, but the A’s lose in the 10th to Washington, 8 – 7.

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Jimmie Foxx hits his 2nd grand slam in three days, giving him 57 homers for the season, but the A’s lose in the 10th to Washington, 8 – 7.