Al Simmons makes an unassisted double play against the St. Louis Browns
Chicago White Sox outfielder Al Simmons makes an unassisted double play against the St. Louis Browns.
Rogers Hornsby, out of baseball since being fired as Cubs manager last August, joins the St. Louis Cardinals
Rogers Hornsby, out of baseball since being fired as Cubs manager last August, joins the St. Louis Cardinals in spring training as a player. Hornsby will return to second base after a six-year absence from St. Louis.
In his attempt to break Walter Johnson’s consecutive game winning streak of 17 games, Lefty Grove loses when Browns’ hurler Dick Coffman throws a three-hit shutout
In his attempt to break Walter Johnson’s consecutive game winning streak of 17 games, Lefty Grove loses when Browns’ hurler Dick Coffman throws a three-hit shutout, his only whitewash this season, against the A’s. Reserve outfielder Jimmy Moore, playing in place of the absent Al Simmons, misjudges a fly ball, which leads to the decisive run and subsequently to Lefty’s meltdown in the locker room.
Babe Ruth becomes the first major leaguer to hit 600 career home runs
Babe Ruth becomes the first major leaguer to hit 600 career home runs when the Yankees defeat the Browns, 11-7. The 36 year-old slugger hit the milestone round-tripper off right-hander George Blaeholder.
Wes Ferrell of the Cleveland Indians pitches a 7 – 0 no-hitter over the St. Louis Browns
Wes Ferrell of the Cleveland Indians pitches a 7 – 0 no-hitter over the St. Louis Browns, whose roster includes his brother, Rick. Wes helps his own cause with a home run, a double, and four RBI.
In the second of two games‚ Cleveland’s Wes Ferrell tops the Browns‚ 9 – 5‚ for his 13th straight win. The Indians take the opener as well‚ winning 13 – 8‚ as pitcher Willis Hudlin helps with a grand slam off the Brownies’ Dick Porter.
In the second of two games‚ Cleveland’s Wes Ferrell tops the Browns‚ 9 – 5‚ for his 13th straight win. The Indians take the opener as well‚ winning 13 – 8‚ as pitcher Willis Hudlin helps with a grand slam off the Brownies’ Dick Porter.
Goose Goslin hits three consecutive home runs for St. Louis to back George Blaeholder’s 7 – 0 shutout of the Philadelphia A’s.
Goose Goslin hits three consecutive home runs for St. Louis to back George Blaeholder’s 7 – 0 shutout of the Philadelphia A’s.
John Quinn becomes the oldest player to hit a home run in major league history
On June 27, 1930, At Philadelphia’s Shibe Park, 46-year-old Philadelphia Athletics pitcher John Quinn becomes the oldest player to hit a home run in major league history. Quinn, who connects for his solo shot against Clyde Kimsey the St. Louis Browns, also picks up the victory- in the 8-3 win, one of nine wins for him…
The Senators send Goose Goslin to the Browns for Heinie Manush
On June 13 1930, The Washington Senators and St. Louis Browns trade future Hall of Fame outfielders. The Senators send Goose Goslin to the Browns in exchange for Heinie Manush, who will bat .362 over the balance of the season. The transaction marks the first time in major league history that former batting champions have been traded for one another. Both Hall of Fame…
The Philadelphia Athletics beat the St. Louis Browns, 4 – 3, in 12 innings and score all their runs on solo home runs. Al Simmons’ lead-off home run in the bottom of the 12th makes Lefty Grove a winner over General Crowder, as both starters go all the way. Joe Boley, with two homers, and Mule Haas, with one, provide the other Athletics runs, a record to date in the American League. The New York Giants will score five runs on solo homers five weeks from now.
The Philadelphia Athletics beat the St. Louis Browns, 4 – 3, in 12 innings and score all their runs on solo home runs. Al Simmons’ lead-off home run in the bottom of the 12th makes Lefty Grove a winner over General Crowder, as both starters go all the way. Joe Boley, with two homers, and Mule Haas, with one, provide the other Athletics runs, a record to date in the American League. The New York Giants will score five runs on solo homers five weeks from now.
