May 3rd, 1934 - Hiatus

Depression Era Baseball and family are going on vacation.

We'll be back posting daily on July 7th.

Have a happy fourth!!!

(If you have absolutely nothing to do, and are coming to this blog in the middle of the season, I'd recommend you go back and read the introductory material and team profiles at the beginning so you can be caught up when we reseume)

May 3rd, 1934 - AL Standings and Leaders

May 3rd, 1934 - Standings and Leaders (brought to you by the Leaders when it Comes to Life Insurance - The Prudential Insurance Company of America).

NEWSPAPER STYLE RECAP FOR 1934 American League Date: 5/3/1934 TEAM WON LOST BATTING AVERAGE HOME RUNS RUNS BATTED IN 1934 CHA 7 4 J.Vosmik CLA .548 J.Foxx PHA 6 L.Gehrig NYA 19 1934 BOA 8 5 E.Averill CLA .500 E.Averill CLA 5 C.Reynold BOA 13 1934 CLA 6 4 L.Appling CHA .477 L.Gehrig NYA 5 P.Higgins PHA 13 1934 DEA 7 5 J.Stone WAA .420 G.Puccine SLA 3 J.Foxx PHA 12 1934 WAA 7 7 M.Cochran DEA .412 OTHERS TIED W 2 OTHERS TIED W 11 1934 PHA 7 7 1934 NYA 5 8 WINS SAVES ERA 1934 SLA 2 9 E.Whitehi WAA 3 C.Hogsett DEA 3 D.Coffman SLA 0.63 OTHERS TIED W 2 F.Ostermu BOA 2 R.Ruffing NYA 1.38 D.Coffman SLA 2 M.Harder CLA 1.50 OTHERS TIED W 1 S.Rowe DEA 2.00 G.Earnsha CHA 2.00 CUR HIT STREAK STOLEN BASES STRIKEOUTS M.Solters BOA 12 J.White DEA 3 M.Pearson CLA 19 J.Vosmik CLA 10 B.Chapman NYA 3 L.Gomez NYA 16 B.Knicker CLA 10 OTHERS TIED W 2 J.Allen NYA 14 E.Averill CLA 10 R.Ruffing NYA 13 J.Stone WAA 9 OTHERS TIED W 11 YESTERDAY'S GAMES TODAY'S SCHEDULE AND PROBABLE STARTERS NYA 17 at WAA 3 PHA 7 at BOA 1 SLA 7 at DEA 10 WHO'S HOT - BEST IN LAST 10 DAYS BATTER TM AVG AB H RB BB HR PITCHER TM IP H ER BB Ks HR WLS L.Gehrig NYA .387 31 12 12 5 3 L.Gomez NYA 9 3 1 4 8 0 100 E.Averill CLA .500 22 11 3 6 2 L.Tietje CHA 9 5 0 2 3 0 100 J.Foxx PHA .321 28 9 4 7 3 R.Ruffing NYA 17 12 3 5 10 1 100 H.Greenberg DEA .414 29 12 6 5 2 S.Rowe DEA 9 4 1 3 5 0 100 J.Dykes CHA .481 27 13 6 4 1 A.Benton PHA 18 12 6 15 11 1 200 WHO'S NOT - WORST IN LAST 10 DAYS BATTER TM AVG AB H RB BB HR PITCHER TM IP H ER BB Ks HR WLS E.Morgan BOA .179 28 5 1 2 0 F.Marberry DEA 11 22 15 6 2 3 110 M.Berg WAA .160 25 4 3 0 0 M.Weaver WAA 8 11 8 6 2 0 020 E.Coleman PHA .222 27 6 1 1 0 B.Newsom SLA 8 14 6 5 4 1 010 B.Myer WAA .167 24 4 2 2 0 B.Hadley SLA 12 19 12 5 1 1 110 G.Goslin DEA .143 28 4 5 1 0 O.Hildebrand CLA 15 14 10 14 3 2 020 INJURY REPORT No injuries to report

LEAGUE STANDINGS FOR 1934 American League WON LOST PCT GB MAGIC# ACTWON ACTLOST ACTPCT 1934 Chicago CHA 7 4 .636 ---- 144 53 99 .349 1934 Boston BOA 8 5 .615 ---- 76 76 .500 1934 Cleveland CLA 6 4 .600 .5 85 69 .552 1934 Detroit DEA 7 5 .583 .5 101 53 .656 1934 Washington WAA 7 7 .500 1.5 66 88 .429 1934 Philadelphia PHA 7 7 .500 1.5 68 82 .453 1934 New York NYA 5 8 .385 3.0 90 64 .584 1934 St. Louis SLA 2 9 .182 5.0 67 85 .441 OVERALL RECORD Team WON LOST PCT HOME ROAD LEFT RIGHT EXTRA 1-RUN LAST 10 STREAK BOA 8 5 .615 5- 4 3- 1 5- 2 3- 3 1- 0 3- 2 7-3 Lost 2 CHA 7 4 .636 3- 3 4- 1 0- 0 7- 4 0- 0 1- 0 7-3 Won 1 CLA 6 4 .600 4- 0 2- 4 2- 0 4- 4 1- 0 2- 2 6-4 Lost 1 DEA 7 5 .583 5- 3 2- 2 0- 1 7- 4 0- 1 1- 2 6-4 Won 4 NYA 5 8 .385 3- 2 2- 6 1- 3 4- 5 0- 1 1- 4 4-6 Won 1 PHA 7 7 .500 3- 3 4- 4 1- 1 6- 6 0- 0 2- 1 4-6 Won 2 SLA 2 9 .182 2- 2 0- 7 0- 1 2- 8 0- 0 1- 1 2-8 Lost 5 WAA 7 7 .500 3- 4 4- 3 1- 3 6- 4 0- 0 2- 1 5-5 Lost 1 TOTAL 49 49 .500 TEAM -APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT+ BOA 8- 3 0- 2 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 CHA 6- 4 1- 0 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 CLA 6- 3 0- 1 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 DEA 5- 5 2- 0 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 NYA 4- 7 1- 1 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 PHA 5- 7 2- 0 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 SLA 2- 7 0- 2 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 WAA 6- 6 1- 1 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 WINS ARE ACROSS, LOSSES ARE DOWN: TEAM BOA CHA CLA DEA NYA PHA SLA WAA BOA - 0 0 0 3 1 0 4 CHA 0 - 1 3 0 0 3 0 CLA 0 1 - 2 0 0 3 0 DEA 0 3 1 - 0 0 3 0 NYA 1 0 0 0 - 3 0 1 PHA 2 0 0 0 3 - 0 2 SLA 0 0 2 0 0 0 - 0 WAA 2 0 0 0 2 3 0 -

May 3rd, 1934 - NL Standings and Leaders

NEWSPAPER STYLE RECAP FOR 1934 National League Date: 5/3/1934 TEAM WON LOST BATTING AVERAGE HOME RUNS RUNS BATTED IN 1934 PIN 8 4 M.Ott NYN .488 W.Berger BON 4 A.Vaughan PIN 16 1934 CHN 9 5 B.Terry NYN .462 G.Hartnet CHN 4 W.Berger BON 14 1934 NYN 7 6 E.Allen PHN .422 H.Wilson BRN 3 B.Herman* CHN 13 1934 BRN 7 6 J.Medwick SLN .420 B.Herman* CHN 3 R.Collins SLN 13 1934 PHN 6 6 G.Slade CIN .418 R.Collins SLN 3 P.Waner PIN 12 1934 BON 5 7 1934 SLN 5 8 WINS SAVES ERA 1934 CIN 4 9 L.Warneke CHN 3 B.Smith BON 2 C.Hubbell NYN 0.33 P.Derring CIN 3 H.Bell NYN 2 C.Davis PHN 0.50 C.Hubbell NYN 3 A.Herring BRN 1 P.Derring CIN 1.33 OTHERS TIED W 2 O.Carroll BRN 1 B.Beck BRN 1.45 B.Cantwel BON 1.59 CUR HIT STREAK STOLEN BASES STRIKEOUTS G.Slade CIN 10 P.Martin SLN 7 L.Warneke CHN 24 T.Piet CIN 8 T.Piet CIN 4 V.Mungo BRN 20 J.Wilson PHN 8 OTHERS TIED W 2 D.Dean SLN 19 R.Collins SLN 8 P.Malone CHN 17 OTHERS TIED W 7 D.Vance CIN 16 YESTERDAY'S GAMES TODAY'S SCHEDULE AND PROBABLE STARTERS BRN 7 at NYN 8 BON-Brandt(2-1, 1.78) at CHN-Lee(0-0, ----) CHN 6 at PIN 7 BRN-Benge(1-1, 1.86) at CIN-Kolp(0-0, ----) CIN 10 at SLN 18 NYN-Clark(0-0, ----) at PIN-French(1-1, 4.35) PHN-Collins(1-1, 3.38) at SLN-Rhem(0-0, 0.00) WHO'S HOT - BEST IN LAST 10 DAYS BATTER TM AVG AB H RB BB HR PITCHER TM IP H ER BB Ks HR WLS M.Ott NYN .450 20 9 7 5 1 P.Derringer CIN 18 11 2 0 6 0 200 A.Vaughan PIN .538 26 14 12 6 0 C.Hubbell NYN 9 5 1 0 4 0 100 R.Collins SLN .484 31 15 11 0 2 B.Beck BRN 18 10 2 10 6 0 200 B.Herman* CHN .344 32 11 10 4 2 C.Davis PHN 9 6 0 1 1 0 100 P.Waner PIN .400 25 10 8 2 1 D.Leonard BRN 17 16 4 0 7 1 200 WHO'S NOT - WORST IN LAST 10 DAYS BATTER TM AVG AB H RB BB HR PITCHER TM IP H ER BB Ks HR WLS J.Bottomley CIN .097 31 3 0 1 0 L.Benton CIN 6 17 14 3 2 0 000 J.Mowry BON .154 26 4 0 0 0 D.Luque NYN 6 16 8 2 2 0 020 J.Vergez NYN .115 26 3 2 0 0 F.Frankhouse BON 14 24 15 8 2 0 020 C.Hafey CIN .125 32 4 1 2 0 J.Shaute CIN 7 8 5 2 0 0 020 J.Jordan BRN .200 30 6 1 0 0 H.Smith PIN 5 8 4 1 3 1 000 INJURY REPORT No injuries to report

LEAGUE STANDINGS FOR 1934 National League WON LOST PCT GB MAGIC# ACTWON ACTLOST ACTPCT 1934 Pittsburgh PIN 8 4 .667 ---- 142 74 76 .493 1934 Chicago CHN 9 5 .643 ---- 86 65 .570 1934 New York NYN 7 6 .538 1.5 93 60 .608 1934 Brooklyn BRN 7 6 .538 1.5 71 81 .467 1934 Philadelphia PHN 6 6 .500 2.0 56 93 .376 1934 Boston BON 5 7 .417 3.0 78 73 .517 1934 St. Louis SLN 5 8 .385 3.5 95 58 .621 1934 Cincinnati CIN 4 9 .308 4.5 52 99 .344 OVERALL RECORD Team WON LOST PCT HOME ROAD LEFT RIGHT EXTRA 1-RUN LAST 10 STREAK BON 5 7 .417 1- 4 4- 3 0- 3 5- 4 0- 0 2- 2 3-7 Lost 5 BRN 7 6 .538 2- 3 5- 3 2- 1 5- 5 0- 0 2- 3 6-4 Lost 1 CHN 9 5 .643 4- 2 5- 3 2- 0 7- 5 0- 0 2- 1 6-4 Lost 1 CIN 4 9 .308 1- 4 3- 5 1- 2 3- 7 1- 0 1- 1 3-7 Lost 2 NYN 7 6 .538 5- 4 2- 2 3- 1 4- 5 0- 1 2- 3 4-6 Won 1 PHN 6 6 .500 5- 1 1- 5 0- 1 6- 5 1- 0 3- 1 6-4 Won 2 PIN 8 4 .667 5- 2 3- 2 4- 1 4- 3 1- 1 2- 3 7-3 Won 1 SLN 5 8 .385 4- 4 1- 4 2- 1 3- 7 0- 1 1- 1 3-7 Won 2 TOTAL 51 51 .500 TEAM -APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT+ BON 5- 6 0- 1 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 BRN 6- 5 1- 1 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 CHN 8- 4 1- 1 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 CIN 4- 7 0- 2 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 NYN 6- 5 1- 1 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 PHN 5- 6 1- 0 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 PIN 7- 3 1- 1 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 SLN 3- 8 2- 0 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 WINS ARE ACROSS, LOSSES ARE DOWN: TEAM BON BRN CHN CIN NYN PHN PIN SLN BON - 3 0 0 2 0 0 0 BRN 2 - 0 0 2 3 0 0 CHN 0 0 - 4 0 0 1 4 CIN 0 0 2 - 0 0 1 1 NYN 3 1 0 0 - 3 0 0 PHN 2 2 0 0 2 - 0 0 PIN 0 0 2 3 0 0 - 3 SLN 0 0 1 2 0 0 2 -

May 3rd, 1934 - Boxscore from Cuyler Cycle

Although I don't regularly publish box scores, this one is worth memorializing!

Strat-O-Matic Report

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BOXSCORE: 1934 Boston Braves At 1934 Chicago Cubs                    5/3/1934
 
  Braves             AB  R  H RBI AVG     Cubs               AB  R  H RBI AVG
  B.Urbanski SS       3  0  0  0 .321     A.Galan 3B          4  0  1  0 .333  
  B.Jordan 1B         4  0  3  1 .255     B.Herman 2B         4  1  1  0 .250  
  W.Berger CF         4  0  0  0 .170     C.Klein LF          2  3  1  0 .236  
  R.Worthington RF    3  0  1  0 .429     K.Cuyler RF         4  3  4  5 .385  
  P.Whitney 3B        4  0  0  0 .220     T.Stainback CF      4  0  2  2 .341  
  M.McManus 2B        4  1  2  0 .302     W.English SS        4  0  1  0 .211  
  J.Mowry LF          4  1  1  0 .213     C.Grimm 1B          4  0  0  0 .362  
  A.Spohrer C         4  1  1  2 .188     G.Hartnett C        3  0  0  0 .333  
  E.Brandt P          2  0  1  0 .182     P.Malone P          2  0  0  0 .125  
A-E.Fletcher PH       1  0  0  0 .667                                          
  D.Barrett P         0  0  0  0 ----                                          
                     -- -- -- ---                            -- -- -- ---      
         Totals      33  3  9  3                 Totals      31  7 10  7
 
A-Pinch Hit For Brandt In 7th Inning
 
Braves.......... 0 0 0  0 3 0  0 0 0  -  3  9  0
Cubs............ 0 0 0  2 0 3  0 2    -  7 10  0
 
Braves (5-8)             IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA  SCORESHEET
E.Brandt LOSS(2-2)        6       8   5   5   0   2   0  85   2.87  A1 C7
D.Barrett                 2       2   2   2   2   0   1  39  11.57  C8
Totals                    8      10   7   7   2   2   1
 
Cubs (10-5)              IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA  SCORESHEET
P.Malone WIN(2-2)         9       9   3   3   2   7   0 130   3.66  A1
Totals                    9       9   3   3   2   7   0
 
ATTENDANCE- 11,193 DATE- Thursday, May 3rd 1934 TIME- Day WEATHER- Good
T- 2:11
LEFT ON BASE- Braves: 5  Cubs: 3
DOUBLE PLAYS- Braves: 3  Cubs: 2
DOUBLES- B.Jordan(2nd), J.Mowry(2nd), A.Spohrer(3rd), C.Klein(4th),
         K.Cuyler(3rd), T.Stainback(5th)
TRIPLES- B.Herman(1st), K.Cuyler(1st)
HOME RUNS- K.Cuyler(1st)
WALKS- B.Urbanski, R.Worthington, C.Klein, P.Malone
HIT BY PITCH- C.Klein
STRIKE OUTS- W.Berger, R.Worthington-2, M.McManus-2, J.Mowry-2, A.Galan,
             P.Malone
GIDP- W.Berger-2, B.Herman, T.Stainback, C.Grimm
 
Kiki Cuyler hit for the cycle and had 5 RBI and Pat Malone tossed a complete
game as the Chicago Cubs defeated the struggling Boston Braves by a score of
7 to 3 at Wrigley Field.
 
Cuyler was spectacular at the plate.  The hometown fans showed their
appreciation with a standing ovation his last time at bat.  He banged out a
single in the 2nd inning, doubled which scored a run in the 4th inning,
tripled plating two runs in the 6th inning and bombed a two-run dinger (his
1st of the season) in the 8th inning.  Chicago rapped out 10 hits for the
afternoon.  
 
Malone(2-2), allowing 3 runs for the game, picked up the victory. Ed
Brandt(2-2) was hit with the loss.  He gave up 8 hits and no walks in 6
innings.  
 
The Chicago ballclub's record now stands at 10-5.  Bill McKechnie was unhappy
with his club's recent performance.  'We can't keep losing games' he said.
'It gets to be embarrassing after a while.

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May 3rd, 1934 - NL Game Summaries

Cubs Win 10th Game, Down Braves 7-3

Cuyler goes 4 for 4; hits for cycle

Braves.......... 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 - 3 9 0

Cubs.............. 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 2 x - 7 10 0

Kiki Cuyler (pictured) hit for the cycle and had 5 RBI and Pat Malone tossed a complete game as the Chicago Cubs defeated the struggling Boston Braves by a score of 7 to 3 at Wrigley Field. Cuyler was spectacular at the plate. The hometown fans showed theirappreciation with a standing ovation his last time at bat. He banged out a single in the 2nd inning, doubled, which scored a run, in the 4th inning, tripled plating two runs in the 6th inning and then bombed a two-run dinger (his1st of the season) in the 8th inning. Chicago rapped out 10 hits for the afternoon. Malone(2-2), allowing 3 runs for the game, picked up the victory. Ed Brandt (2-2) was hit with the loss. He gave up 8 hits and no walks in 6innings. The Chicago ballclub's record now stands at 10-5. Braves skipper Bill McKechnie was unhappy with his club's recent performance. 'We can't keep losing games' he said. 'It gets to be embarrassing after a while.'

Reds Prevail 3-1 Over Dodgers
Reds prevail in tense pitching duel

Dodgers......... 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 3 7 0
Reds............... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 - 1 9 0

In a game for the baseball purist, Ray Benge (2-1) and Ray Kolp (0-1) squared off in a tense pitching duel, Brooklyn Dodgers finally emerged victoriousover Cincinnati Reds, 3 to 1. Cincinnati lost it in the 3rd inning when Brooklyn did all their damage, scoring 3 runs utilizing 3 base hits. Al Lopez led off and started the attack as he drew a walk. After another out, Benge came up and he laid down a sacrifice bunt. Buzz Boyle then tripled resulting in a run. Lonny Frey was up next and he laced a single scoring another run. Danny Taylor came tothe plate and drew a walk. Hack Wilson added to the rally and banged out aone-base hit scoring the final run of the inning. That early run support was enough for Benge and Brooklyn. Cincinnati could do no damage in the bottomof the 9th. Les Munns got the save, his 1st.


Giants Rally in Ninth to Beat Pirates, 4-3

Giants.......... 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 - 4 12 1
Pirates......... 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 - 3 10 0

Left fielder Jo-Jo Moore (pictured) hit 2 doubles at Forbes Field as the New York Giants staged a comeback win over the Pittsburgh Pirates by the count of 4 to3. New York won the game with a rally in the 9th inning with 2 runs on 3 hits.After two were out Harry Danning got things going when he lined a single.Moore followed and he doubled. Gus Mancuso then slapped a base-hit scoringtwo teammates. New York banged out 12 on the afternoon. The victory was credited to Al Smith(1-0) who went 2 innings, allowing noruns. Dolf Luque recorded the save, his 1st. Waite Hoyt(0-2) ended up withthe loss in relief. After the game, it took a long while before Pie Traynor emerged from hisoffice. In a subdued tone he answered only a couple of questions. Heconcluded with, 'Fellows, sorry I'm not in a very talkative mood thisafternoon, as I think you'll understand. I'm sure you'll find the banter alot more light-hearted over in the New York locker room.'




Cardinals Win 4-3 Over Phils on Pinch Hit Homer
Delancey hits walk off homer to give Cards 6th win

Phillies........ 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 - 3 10 1
Cardinals.... 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 1 - 4 6 3

In an exciting finish the St. Louis Cardinals pulled out a win over thePhiladelphia Phillies by a score of 4 to 3 at Sportsman's Park. The game was won by St. Louis with a run in the bottom of the 9th inning. Bill Delancey smashed a solo-shot out of the park (his 1st of the season) resulting in an exciting win for St. Louis and a raucous post-game celebration by the home town fans. St. Louis won despite being out-hit by Philadelphia 10 hits to 6. Paul Dean (2-1) allowed no runs in 1 and 2/3 innings, and picked up the victory. Phil Collins(1-2) was the losing pitcher. His ERA ballooned from 3.38 to 3.75 as he allowed 4 runs in 8 innings.

May 2nd, 1934 - NL Game Summaries

Giants Hold Off Dodger Rally, Win 8-7

Lieber blasts homer, saves game with spectacular catch

Dodgers......... 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 3 0 - 7 6 0

Giants.......... 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 - 8 12 0

8,388 fans watched an exciting game at Polo Grounds. The New York Giants stopped the Brooklyn Dodgers by the slimmest of margins, 8 to 7. In the top of the 9th, with two out and runners on, the game looked like it might turn the Dodgers' way until Giant Center fielder Hank Lieber (pictured making catch) took off towards the outfield wall and robbed Hack Wilson of a sure extra base, game tying hit for the final out.

'One things for sure,' said Giants manager Bill Terry. 'That will always be remembered as the greatest catch in center field here at the Polo Grounds. No one will ever top that one.'

New York took the lead off Charlie Perkin in the first inning when they scored 4 runs on 4 hits. The key offensive moment was also provided by Leiber who elicited a roar from the hometown fans when he bombed a two-rundinger (his 1st of the season). Overall New York out-hit Brooklyn 12 to 6. The victory went to Hal Schumacher (2-1) who went 7 and 1/3 innings, allowing 5 runs. Hi Bell recorded his 2nd save. The losing pitcher was Perkins (0-1). He was knocked around pretty good, giving up 8 runs in 2 and 1/3 innings. 'It wasn't my best outing, but I'll take the win' Schumacher said.

Pirates Pull Out All Stops to Take Series from Cubbies

Bucs score 6 in final two innings to win 7-6

Cubs............ 0 0 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 - 6 11 0

Pirates......... 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 3 - 7 12 2

Pirates manager George Gibson pulled out all the stops, using 4 pinch hitters, one defensive substitute and four pitchers to turn a 6-1 deficit heading into the bottom of the 8th into a 7-6 win.

Left fielder Fred Lindstrom (pictured) had 4 hits and 2 RBI at Forbes Field as thePittsburgh Pirates came back dramatically to top the Chicago Cubs by the score of 7 to 6. Pittsburgh had the game winning rally in the bottom of the 9th inning scoring, 3 runs on 3 hits. After an out was recorded, Wally Roettger began the rally when he drew a walk. After another out, Paul Waner came up and he popped a two-run clout over the fence (his 2nd of the season). Lindstrom then tripled. Arky Vaughan was up next and he slapped a single making Pittsburgh the victor and beginning a joyous home town celebration. Pittsburgh bangedout 12 on the afternoon.

The winning pitcher was Lloyd Johnson (1-0) who allowed no runs in 2/3 of an inning. Lon Warneke(3-1) was the loser. He was touched for 11 hits and 2 walks in 8 and 2/3 innings. Pie Traynor was ebullient after the game, 'It's great to win a hard fought game like that. Our guys just weren't going to be denied. And did you see the fans - they were going wild! Yes sir, a very enjoyable win this afternoon!'

Cards Turn Loose in Hitting Romp with Cinci, Win 18-10

28 runs and 41 hits recorded in slugfest

Reds.............. 1 0 0 3 1 0 0 5 0 - 10 16 0

Cardinals....... 1 0 1 3 4 5 1 3 x - 18 25 1

Buster Mills (pictured) lofted one into the 'cheap seats' and had 3 RBI at Sportsman'sPark as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 18 to 10. It was a good day for St. Louis thanks to Mills. He tripled resulting in a run in the 4th inning and smashed a two-run homer (his 1st of the season) in the 5th inning. St. Louis kept the scorekeepers busy in the 5th inning when they had 4 runs on 6 hits and the 6th inning which saw them plate 5 runs on 4 hits. The St. Louis offense was great, scoring in 7 of the 9 innings. Tex Carleton(1-2) was the winner allowing 5 runs in 6 innings. Benny Frey (0-1)suffered the loss. He was hit hard and gave up 11 hits and 3 walks in 4 innings.

May 2nd, 1934 - AL Game Summaries

Tigers Complete Sweep of Browns, 10-7

Tigers infield accounts for 6 hits, double and homer

Browns.......... 1 1 0 0 2 1 2 0 0 - 7 11 3

Tigers............ 0 0 0 3 2 0 5 0 x - 10 13 0

In a similar story line to yesterday's 11-10 win, the Tigers were as steady at the plate as they were unsteady on the mound. The Tigers got extra base hits from Charlie Gehringer and Marv Owen, who homered. However, starter Vic Sorrell became fatigued in the sixth. Tiger manager Mickey Cochrane again went to Elden Auker for some relief. Although Auker managed to get the win, he gave up 3 runs in the two innings he pitched.

Once again, Chief Hogsett had to mop up the final two innings to earn his third save of the year. Detroit scored 5 runs in the 7th inning when they had 5 base hits. However, two home runs by Browns' outfielder Sam West kept the game close. The highlight belonged to Charlie Gehringer who made the Detroit fans a happy lot when he doubled bringing in two base runners. A wild affair, this game saw the lead change 6 times. 'We need to figure out who's going to pitch for us,' said Cochrane. 'Clearly, we need to keep experimenting,' he added, noting that every Tiger in today's lineup was hitting over .300.

Philadelphia Tops Redsox 7-1

Benton stymies Sox in complete game win

Athletics....... 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 2 2 - 7 12 0

Red Sox........ 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 - 1 7 3

Al Benton pitched a complete game at Fenway Park as the Philadelphia Athletics beat the Boston Red Sox by the count of 7 to 1. Benton(2-0) pitched a solid game. He went 9 innings surrendering 7 hits and 5 walks, seeing his ERA drop from 5.00 to 3.00. Philadelphia rapped out 12 hits for the afternoon. The losing pitcher was Gordon Rhodes(2-2). He allowed 6 hits and 1 walk in 6 innings. Two of the A's runs were unearned as Boston committed three errors.

Yanks Stun Nats with 11 Run First to Avoid Sweep

Gehrig blasts tape measure homer over right field wall

Yankees.........11 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 - 17 15 2

Nationals....... 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 - 3 11 4

Having lost the first two games of their three game visit to Washington by a single run, the Yankees left nothing to chance, scoring 11 times in the first inning and winning 17-3. They almost ran out of baseballs at Griffith Stadium as New York Yankees clobbered the Washington Nationals pitching staff.

Meanwhile, Yankee hurler Russ Van Atta (1-1), with relief help from Johnny Murphy, surrendered 3 runs to Washington. Van Atta got the win but did not look spectacular. He gave up 2 runs, 7 hits and 3 walks in 5 innings. New York bats were very productive in the 1st inning which saw them plate 11 runs on 6 hits and the 5th inning with 6 runs on 5 hits. Yankee first baseman Lou Gehrig got 2 hits, including a blast over the big right field wall that seemed like it was still on its way up when it left Griffith Stadium, his 5th on the year. New York finished with 15 hits while Washington ended up with 11.

Van Atta got relief help from Murphy who gained credit for his 1st save. Monte Weaver(1-3) ended up with the loss, pitching less than one full inning. The only bright spot for the Nats was the relief work of Bobby Burke who held the Yanks to a single run in 4 and 2/3 innings. 'We'll probably look for Bobby more in that role,' said Washington manager Joe Cronin. 'There wasn't a lot to be sunny about today, though. It's been a long one.'

May 1, 1934 - NL Game Summaries

Phillies Batter Frankhouse, Braves in 11-6 Win
Nearly every Philly has multiple hits in rout

Braves.......... 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 1 - 6 12 0

Phillies........ 2 0 1 3 2 0 0 3 - 11 17 0

The Philadelphia Phillies had an easy time of it at Baker Bowl defeating the Boston Braves by a score of 11 to 6. Boston was unable to claim the lead after Philadelphia went ahead in the bottom of the 4th inning when they tallied 3 runs on 6 hits. Boston was out-hit by Philadelphia, 17 hits to 12. Outfielder Arthur Ruble (pictured) led the way with three hits and 2 RBIs. Snipe Hansen (1-0) was the winner allowing 5 runs in 7 innings. Fred Frankhouse(1-2) was given the loss. He was hit hard and gave up 15 hits and 3 walks in 7 innings.

Dodgers Nip Giants 3-2

Frey's two run homer the difference

Dodgers......... 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 - 3 7 2

Giants.......... 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 - 2 9 0

Dutch Leonard (pictured) went the distance as the Brooklyn Dodgers topped the New York Giants by a score of 3 to 2 at the Polo Grounds. Brooklyn came up with 2 runs in the top of the 6th inning. The key at-bat was by Lonny Frey who deflated the mood of the partisan fans when he lifted oneout of the park for a two run home run (his 1st of the season). New York threatened in the 9th but Brooklyn was able to put down the rally. The winning pitcher was Leonard(2-0) who allowed 2 runs for the game. Joe Bowman(0-1) was the loser. He allowed 5 hits and 2 walks in 7 innings.

Cubs Hold On in Tight 3-2 Win Over Bucs Tinning shuts door for 2 1/3 innings

Cubs............ 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 - 3 9 0

Pirates......... 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 - 2 7 1

2,354 fans watched an exciting game at Forbes Field. The Chicago Cubs topped the Pittsburgh Pirates by the slimmest of margins, 3 to 2. Bud Tinning(2-0) was brilliant in relief and registered the victory. He didn't allow much, just 1 hit and no walks in 2 and 1/3 innings, reducing hisERA from 2.45 to 1.50. Chicago totaled 9 on the afternoon. Ralph Birkofer(1-2) ended up with the loss. He pitched 7 innings and surrendered 7 hits and 1 walk.

Cards Strike Back for 6-4 Win at Home

Collins hits big 3 run homer to power offense

Reds............ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 - 4 10 1

Cardinals.... 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 2 x - 6 12 1

In a good matchup it was the St. Louis Cardinals 6, the Cincinnati Reds 4 atSportsman's Park. The home town fans were very appreciative of the fine hitting performance provided by Rip Collins. He laced a one-base hit in the 2nd inning, rifled a three-run blast (his 3rd of the season) in the 4th inning and stroked a base-hit scoring a run in the 6th inning. Cincinnati had a chance to comeback in the 9th but they came up short. Bill Hallahan (1-1) went 7 innings allowing 1 run for the win. Si Johnson (0-4) was given the loss. Reds skipper Bob O'Farrell was subdued when questioned after the game, 'Sure, this kind of loss takes a while to get over, but heck, we're all professionals. We've been through this many times - it's the nature of thegame. We'll be fine - as for me - I'll be ready to go again tomorrow!'

May 1, 1934 - AL Game Summaries

Detroit Wins Wild One Over Browns at Navin Field, 11-10
Browns 7 run 7th inning rally falls just short

St. Louis (AL) 10 11 0
Detroit 11 16 0

Detroit fans thought the game was pretty much over after 6, when they led 11-3. Tiger pitchers Carl Fischer and Elden Auker certainly pitched that way. One group who didn't agree, however, was Rogers Hornsby's Browns. Hornsby got off the bench, drew a walk to lead off the 7th, and sparked a 7 run inning, capped off when he came around to bat again and laced a double down the left field line. Chief Hoggsett (pictured) came in to pitch the last two innings, and put out the fire, earning his second save of the season.



Sox Nick Indians 4-3 at Comiskey
Four run first enough to sustain Chicago

Cleveland 3 12 1
Chicago (AL) 4 12 0

Chicago scored all of its 4 runs in the top of the first, 3 of them on a line drive home run into the left field stands by Jimmy Dykes (pictured). Sox pitcher Milt Gaston completed the game without help from the bullpen. Cleveland chipped away at the early Sox lead, and threatened in the 9th, but their rally came up short. Willis Hudlin(1-1) was the losing pitcher. He pitched 8 innings and surrendered 12 hits and no walks. Indian manager Walter Johnson said 'You can't expect to win every day. I'm proud that this team didn't give up after being down early, and we nearly pulled it off. If we play that hard the rest of the year, I don't see any reason we can't win a pennant for the good folks of Cleveland.'



A's Win in Fenway 3-2
Philadelphia pays back Boston for yesterday's one run loss

Philadelphia (AL) 3 11 1
Boston (AL) 2 4 2

Sugar Cain (pictured) completed the game without help from the bullpen as thePhiladelphia Athletics defeated the Boston Red Sox by a score of 3 to 2 at Fenway Park. In the 2nd inning, Philadelphia went on top for good plating an isolated run on 2 hits. Philadelphia finished with 11 hits in the victory. The victory went to Cain (2-2) who went the distance allowing 2 runs. Despite a strong performance himself, Red Sox hurler Hank Johnson(0-1) was hit with the loss. He pitched 8 innings giving up 10 hits and 1 walk.



Nats Win Second One Run Game from Yankees
Stewart, McFayden duel in 2-1 game

New York (AL) 1 8 1
Washington 2 7 1

In a dramatic ending at Griffith Stadium the Washington Nationals won in their last at-bat, beating the New York Yankees by the count of 2 to 1. The game was decided in the 9th inning. John Stone ripped a base-knock. Cecil Travis next to the plate and he tripled resulting in a mighty exciting win for Washington and the 1,892 home town fans in attendance. Washington had 7 hits for the afternoon. Alex McColl (1-0) picked up the victory, allowing no runs in 1 and 1/3 innings. Danny Macfayden(0-2) ended up with the loss. He gave up 2 runs and 7 hits in 8 innings.

April 30th, 1934 - NL Game Summaries

Derringer Outduels Dean as Reds Shock Cards
Reds' pitcher notches 3rd win, allows only one earned

Reds.............. 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 - 6 14 1
Cardinals....... 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 - 3 4 0

Paul Derringer went 9 strong innings at Sportsman's Park where the Cincinnati Reds beat the St. Louis Cardinals by the score of 6 to 3. Tony Piet had a big day with his bat. He quieted the crowd by clouting a Grand Slam (his 1st of the season) in the 1st inning, delivered a one-base hit in the 6th inning and delivered a single which scored a run in the 7th inning. Cincinnati rapped out 14 hits for the afternoon. The winning pitcher was Derringer (3-0) who allowed 3 runs for the game. Dizzy Dean (1-3) ended up with the loss. His ERA ballooned from 2.77 to 3.86 as heallowed 6 runs in 6 and 2/3 innings.





Bartell leads Phillies to 4-3 win over Boston
Chiozza walk off double sends Phily fans home happy

Braves.......... 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 - 3 9 1
Phillies.......... 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 - 4 9 1


Dick Bartell (pictured) had 2 base hits as the Philadelphia Phillies won at Baker Bowl in dramatic fashion over the Boston Braves, the final score, 4 to 3. The game was won by Philadelphia with a run in the 9th inning. After an out was recorded, Ethan Allen laced a base-hit. Al Todd came to the plate and reached on an error. Lou Chiozza then doubled giving Philadelphia the victory as 1,226 happy fans celebrated wildly. Philadelphia and Boston each finished the afternoon with 9 hits. Bill Lohrman (2-0) was the winner allowing no runs in 1/3 of an inning. Dick Barrett(1-1) was the losing pitcher in relief. He pitched 1/3 of an inning and surrendered 2 hits and no walks.



Pirates Win High Scoring Affair at Forbes
Suhr grand slam topples hot Cubs 12-7

Cubs............ 1 0 2 0 0 4 0 0 0 - 7 11 1
Pirates......... 0 0 2 0 4 5 0 1 - 12 16 0

Gus Suhr smacked a grand slam as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Chicago Cubs by a score of 12 to 7 at Forbes Field. Suhr helped send the fans home happy. He hit a single scoring two base runners in the 5th inning and caught a hold of a fastball for a Grand Slam homerun (his 2nd of the season) in the 6th inning. Overall Pittsburgh out-hit Chicago 16 to 11. Bill Swift (2-0) went 4 innings allowing 3 runs for the win. Dick Ward (0-1) wasthe loser in relief. He allowed 3 runs and 3 hits in 1 and 1/3 innings.


Dodgers Eke Out Win 3-1 Polo Grounds

Visitors win with only 4 hits

Dodgers......... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 - 3 4 0
Giants............ 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 - 1 7 2

The Giants broke a scoreless pitcher's duel in the bottom of the 7th, but had to remove starter Freddie Fitzsimmons to push the run across.

Brooklyn took advantage of his exit by beating up the Giants' bullpen in a 3 run 8th inning to win the ball game. Al Lopez opened up the inning nicely when he drew a walk.Two outs later Jimmy Jordan came to the plate and lined a base-hit. Danny Taylor then lost the ball over the fence for three runs (his 1st of the season).

Dodgers pitcher Van Mungo, who was off to a slow 0-3 start, had everything working today as he earned his first win of the season.

April 30th, 1934 - AL Game Summaries

Tigers Dominate Browns at Navin Field
Greenberg is 4 for 4; Rowe yields only 4 hits

Browns.......... 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 1 4 1
Tigers............ 2 1 2 0 1 0 2 0 x - 8 14 1

Detroit first baseman Hank Greenberg and the St. Louis Browns had something in common this afternoon, as they each garnered 4 hits on the day.

Schoolboy Rowe completed the game without help from the bullpen as the Detroit Tigers beat the St. Louis Browns by a score of 8 to 1. Detroit set the tone of the game in the first inning scoring 2 runs utilizing 3 base hits. Billy Rogell started the inning off right when he doubled. Charlie Gehringer stepped up next and he banged out a single plating a run.Mickey Cochrane then singled. Goose Goslin stepped in and he hit a deep fly, scoring the final run of the inning. The early run support proved sufficientfor Rowe (2-0) and Detroit. That was all the run support Rowe required. Detroit totaled 14 on the afternoon. Ivy Andrews (0-1) was given the loss. He was unable to control the Detroit offense and allowed 9 hits and 2 walks in 4 innings.



Boston Counters A's Rally with Bottom 9th Run
Sox 8-3 after close win

Athletics....... 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 - 4 8 0
Red Sox......... 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 1 - 5 12 2

Roy Johnson (pictured) collected 2 extra-base hits as the Boston Red Sox won at FenwayPark in dramatic fashion over the Philadelphia Athletics, the final score, 5to 4. The game was decided in the 9th inning. Johnson stroked a base-hit. CarlReynolds was next and he laced a one-base hit. Bob Seeds then laid down asacrifice bunt. Harry Matuzak then threw one that got by the catcher for apassed ball resulting in an exciting win for Boston and a wild post-gamecelebration by the home town fans. Boston out-hit Philadelphia for the game,12 hits to 8. Herb Pennock(1-0) got the win allowing no runs in 1/3 of an inning. The losingpitcher was Matuzak(0-1) in relief. He gave up 1 run and 2 hits in 1/3 of an inning.


Washington Nips Yanks in 9th for Win
Whitehill notches 3rd win with game winning blast

Yankees......... 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 - 3 8 1
Nationals........ 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 - 4 8 0

Earl Whitehill tossed a complete gameand Cecil Travis had 2 base hits at Griffith Stadium as the Washington Nationals won a thriller over the New York Yankees in, 4 to 3. Washington won the game with a run in the 9th inning.

After an out was recorded, Whitehill cracked a solo homerun, making Washington victorious tothe delight of the the home town crowd. Both teams ended up with 8 on theafternoon. The victory was credited to Whitehill (3-0) who went the distance, allowing 3 runs. Johnny Murphy(0-2) suffered the loss in relief. He surrendered 1 runand 1 hit in 1/3 of an inning. Washington now has a record of 6-6. New York has a record of 4-7 after the loss.


Indians Massacre White Sox, 9-1
Averill with another big day at the plate

Indians......... 1 0 4 0 1 1 0 1 1 - 9 13 1
White Sox.... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 - 1 11 0

Monte Pearson allowed Walter Johnson to rest his bullpen, tossing a complete game as the Cleveland Indians defeated the Chicago White Sox by the score of 9 to 1 at Comiskey Park. Earl Averill had a big day against Chicago. He hit a bases-empty home run (his 5th of the season) in the 1st inning, doubled in the 5th inning anddoubled in the 9th inning. Cleveland had many opportunities throughout the game and scored in 6 separate innings. Pearson(2-1) picked up the complete game victory, allowing 1 run. Sam Jones(1-2) took the loss. He was touched for 9 hits and 2 walks in 6 innings.