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Cycle

Lou Gehrig hits for the cycle of his career

ByThis Day in Baseball August 1, 1937December 10, 2020

On August 1, 1937, Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees hits for the cycle. Gehrig’s cycle, the second of his major league career, highlights the Yankees’ 14-5 demolition of the St. Louis Browns. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ Sponsor this Page Listen to Voices From The Past on Our Podcast The Daily Rewind on Apples Podcast |…

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Rogers Hornsby is fired as manager of the St. Louis Browns for playing the horses

ByBaseball July 21, 1937October 21, 2023

1937 – Rogers Hornsby is fired as manager of the St. Louis Browns for playing the horses; Jim Bottomley takes over.

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The Tigers record the most one-sided pair of shutouts in a doubleheader, sweeping St. Louis at Navin Field, 12-0 and 14-0. Both Detroit starters go the distance, with Elden Auker throwing a five-hitter in the opener, and Tommy Bridges limiting the Browns to just three hits in the nightcap.

ByBaseball September 22, 1936December 17, 2020

The Tigers record the most one-sided pair of shutouts in a doubleheader, sweeping St. Louis at Navin Field, 12-0 and 14-0. Both Detroit starters go the distance, with Elden Auker throwing a five-hitter in the opener, and Tommy Bridges limiting the Browns to just three hits in the nightcap.

Firsts

Bob Feller makes his first major league start

ByThis Day in Baseball August 23, 1936August 24, 2020

Bob Feller makes his first major league start

Debut

Joe DiMaggio makes his major league debut.

ByThis Day in Baseball May 3, 1936September 10, 2024

On May 3, 1936, After being sidelined at the start of the season because of a foot injury, Joe DiMaggio makes his much anticipated major league debut. The 21 year-old rookie outfielder lives up to the hype, DiMaggio collects two singles and a triple in six at-bats, helping the New York Yankees to a 14-5…

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Pitcher Wes Ferrell hits back to back walk off homeruns at Fenway Park

ByThis Day in Baseball July 22, 1935July 12, 2021

1935 – The Red Sox end a game for the second consecutive day with pitcher Wes Ferrell hitting a walk-off home run. As a pinch-hitter yesterday, his round-tripper beat the Tigers, 7 – 6, and as today’s starter, his game-ending homer earns him a 2 – 1 victory against the Browns.

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The St. Louis Browns trade Bruce Campbell to the Cleveland Indians for Johnny Burnett, pitcher Bob Weiland, and cash considerations.

ByThis Day in Baseball November 20, 1934November 20, 2022

The St. Louis Browns trade Bruce Campbell to the Cleveland Indians for Johnny Burnett, pitcher Bob Weiland, and cash considerations.

Media | Off The Field

St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis Browns decide to cease broadcasting home games

ByThis Day in Baseball February 3, 1934February 2, 2024

St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis Browns decide to cease broadcasting home games

Sportsman's Park, St Louis: Lou Gehrig accepts trophy for playing in then-record 1,308th consecutive game, passing Everett Scott (now 3rd all-time) - L-R AL prez William Harridge; Sporting News editor EG Brands; Joe Sewell, who played in 1103 straight (7th all-time)

Player Streaks

Lou Gehrig plays in his 1,308th consecutive game

ByThis Day in Baseball August 17, 1933August 17, 2022

Lou Gehrig plays in his 1,308th consecutive game

Manager

Rogers Hornsby signs a three-year contract as player/manager of the St. Louis Browns.

ByThis Day in Baseball July 26, 1933January 21, 2019

On July 26, 1933, Rogers Hornsby signs a three-year contract as player/manager of the St. Louis Browns. Hornsby had just cleared waivers after being released one day earlier by the St. Louis Cardinals. Hornsby will manage the Browns until 1937.

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