Dizzy Dean becomes the first pitcher to reach 20 wins this season with a 2 – 0 shutout over the Reds.
Dizzy Dean becomes the first pitcher to reach 20 wins this season with a 2 – 0 shutout over the Reds.
Dizzy Dean defeats Tony Freitas in a game in which each starting pitchers throws 17 innings
At Cincinnati’s Crosley Field, the Cardinals beat the Reds 8-6 in 18 innings. Redbird hurler Dizzy Dean gets the win, defeating Tony Freitas in a game in which each starting pitchers throws 17 innings en route to both striking out 17 batters.
Cardinal P Bill Walker has his arm broken by a batting practice smash by Joe Medwick.
Cardinal P Bill Walker has his arm broken by a batting practice smash by Joe Medwick.
At Sportsman’s Park in a 12-2 Cubs rout of the Cardinals, Babe Herman hits for the cycle, becoming the first player in baseball history to do it three times
At Sportsman’s Park in a 12-2 Cubs rout of the Cardinals, Babe Herman hits for the cycle, becoming the first player in baseball history to do it three times. The Chicago outfielder, playing for the Dodgers, also accomplished the feat on two other occasions in 1931.
Gabby Street, who led St. Louis to National League pennants in 1930 and 1931, is fired midseason by the Cardinals
Gabby Street, who led St. Louis to National League pennants in 1930 and 1931, is fired midseason by the Cardinals after the team gets off to a 46-45 start. Frank Frisch, the Redbirds second baseman, is named the player-manager of the fifth-place club, prior to a 10-1 exhibition rout of the Quincy Warriors of the Mississippi Valley League in Illinois.
Ethan Allen of the Cards races around the bases for an inside-the-park home run at the Polo Grounds, but is out for batting out of turn
In the top of the 2nd, Ethan Allen of the Cards races around the bases for an inside-the-park home run at the Polo Grounds, but is out for batting out of turn. Joe Medwickwas the correct batter. Allen then bats for himself and grounds out. But St. Louis prevails, 7 – 3.
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.
Brooklyn Dodgers pitching ace Dazzy Vance is traded to the Cardinals
1933 – Brooklyn Dodgers pitching ace Dazzy Vance is traded to the Cardinals with infielder Gordon Slade for Ownie Carroll and Jake Flowers.
Major League Baseball Season Recap 1931
Major League Baseball Season Recap 1931 World Series – St. Louis Cardinals NL over Philadelphia A’s AL 4 games to 3 Awards – MVP Awards – NL Franky Frisch AL Lefty Grove 1931,The pennant races left little intrigue in 1931 as Philadelphia Athletics won 107 games for their third staight AL pennant and the St. Louis Cardinals tallied 101 wins…
Frankie Frisch, the St. Louis Cardinals’ fiery field leader, is named National League MVP
1931 – Frankie Frisch, the St. Louis Cardinals’ fiery field leader, is named National League MVP. He led the league in stolen bases with 28, hit .313, and was chosen for his all-around excellence.
