April 19th, 1934 - AL Games Summaries

Tigers Win Rubber Match Over Sox

Gehringer Blast Proves to be Difference Maker in Close Contest

Detroit 5 11 0
Chicago (AL) 3 10 0

Detroit Second baseman Charlie Gehringer (pictured) was as brilliant at the plate as he was in the field today, hitting a two run homer and a triple, driving in three altogether. His 3 RBIs proved the difference as the Tigers prevailed in the rubber match of their 3 game series with the Chicago White Sox. In his first start, 'Schoolboy' Rowe went the distance at Comiskey Park. Chicago was unable to recover after Detroit went ahead in the top of the 2nd inning scoring a single run using 2 hits. Detroit finished with 11 hits in the victory. The win went to Rowe (1-0) who allowed 3 runs in the game. Phil Gallivan (0-1) absorbed the loss. Although Rowe gave up 10 hits to the Sox, he was able to get outs when they were needed. 'I had a little blister on my index finger before the game, but I thought it was nothing.' Rowe said. 'I was lucky I got a win because I couldn't put the ball where I wanted it.'


A's Triumph in Sloppy Game

Pitchers Yield 16 Hits, 15 Walks

New York (AL) 6 6 0
Philadelphia (AL) 8 10 0

In a two run game the Philadelphia Athletics got by the New York Yankees by the score of 8 to 6. Philadelphia took the lead for keeps in the bottom of the 6th inning scoring 2 runners on 1 hit. Good pitching was in short supply at Shibe. New York was out-hit by Philadelphia, 10 hits to 6, but drew 9 walks from A's pitchers. The win went to Bill Dietrich (1-0) who allowed no runs in 3 and 2/3 innings. Bob Kline recorded his 1st save. Danny Macfayden(0-1) was the loser. He was unable to control the Philadelphia offense and allowed 9 hits and 3 walks in 5 innings.



Indians Sweep Browns With Strong Hitting
Tribe Makes Statement with Bats; Will Host Tigers Tomorrow

St. Louis (AL) 2 7 2
Cleveland 10 11 0

Mel Harder tossed a complete game at League Park where the Cleveland Indians beat the St. Louis Browns by the score of 10 to 2. Cleveland drew first blood jumping out to an early lead in the first inning as they scored 3 runs on 4 base hits. That was all the runs Harder (1-0) needed. Cleveland had a total of 11 hits for the game, including a pair by third sacker Willie Kamm (pictured). Ed Wells (0-1) was the losing pitcher. He got hit hard, allowing 8 hits and 3 walks in 2 and 2/3 innings.



Boston Sweeps Doubleheader to Earn Series Split with Nats
Sox Outscore Visitors 27-2, get 39 hits in "Boston Massacre"

Game One

Washington 0 8 1
Boston (AL) 12 18 3

Game Two

Washington 2 9 1
Boston (AL) 15 21 0

Boston scored in the first inning of the first game of their double header with the Washington Nationals and didn't stop all afternoon to the delight of the Boston faithful who have had to endure losses in the opening games of the series.

In the first game, Rube Walberg threw a complete game shutout as the Red Sox ball club embarrassed the Nationals by the count of 12 to 0. Walberg (1-0) pitched a solid game. He was reached for 8 hits and 1 walk in 9 innings. Boston totaled 18 for the game. Lefty Stewart (0-1) took the loss for Washington. He was unable to control the Boston offense and allowed 12 hits and 3 walks in 6 innings.

In the nightcap, Boston infielder Bill Cissell, a recent acquisition from the Cleveland Indians, went 5 for 5 and center fielder Carl Reynolds had 2 base hits and 3 RBI. Johnny Welch pitched a complete game as the Red Sox continued to run on all cylinders, ripping the Nationals by a large 15 to 2 margin. Boston jumped out to the early lead in the first inning when they tallied 2 runs on 2 hits. Boston bats were hot in the 3rd inning which saw them plate 4 runs on 6 hits and the 5th inning when they had 6 runs on 7 hits. Boston managed 21 in their 2nd victory. The win was credited to Welch (1-0) who went the distance, allowing 2 runs. Ray Prim (0-1) was the losing pitcher. He got hit pretty hard, allowing 11hits and 4 walks in 3 and 2/3 innings.