April 29th, 1934 - NL Game Summaries

Dodgers "Boom Boom" Phillies 9-1

Cuccinello goes deep; Beck dominates again

Brooklyn 9 9 0

Philadelphia (NL) 1 6 0

Right fielder Johnny Frederick had 3 base hits and 5 RBI and Tony Cuccinello (pictured) had two hits including a home run as the Brooklyn Dodgers topped the Philadelphia Phillies by a score of 9 to 1 at the Baker Bowl. Brooklyn set the tone of the game in the first inning when they scored 2 runs on 2 hits. That was all the runs Dodger starter "Boom Boom" Beck (2-0) needed. Brooklyn had 9 hits for the afternoon while Philadelphia had 6. Cy Moore (0-2) was charged with the loss. He gave up 6 hits and 7 walks in 7 innings.

Pirates Score At Will Against Reds Pitching

Avenge yesterday's loss with 9-3 triumph

Cincinnati 3 8 1

Pittsburgh 9 11 3

Red Lucas pitched a complete game and Paul Waner had 2 base hits and 3 RBI as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Cincinnati Reds by a score of 9 to 3 atForbes Field. In the 5th inning Pittsburgh went on top for good as they scored 4 runs on 5 base hits. The critical plate appearance was by Arky Vaughan (pictured) who elicited a roar from the hometown fans when he ripped a base-knock plating two runs. Pittsburgh banged out 11 on the afternoon. Lucas (1-0) picked up the complete game victory, allowing 3 runs. The loss was charged to Joe Shaute (0-2). He pitched 5 innings giving up 6 hits and 1 walk.

Giants Win Tight Ballgame in Boston

3-1 victory first for Schumacher

New York (NL) 3 6 2

Boston (NL) 1 5 2

At Braves Field, the Boston faithful were treated to an intriguing pitcher's duel. Hal Schumacher (1-1) finally bested his Boston counterpart, Huck Betts (0-2), by the score of 3 to 1. Boston was unable to recover after New York went ahead in the 6th inning, plating an isolated run. The game was a scoreless duel until the 6th inning. Schumacher got help from Hi Bell who earned his 1st save. Betts took the loss. He surrendered only 3 runs and 5 hits in 8 innings.

Cubs take Another from Cards 4-2

Hartnett's two homers too much for Redbirds

St. Louis (NL) 2 5 2

Chicago (NL) 4 6 0

Catcher Gabby Hartnett (pictured) ripped 2 home runs and had 3 RBI and Pat Malone was able to finish what he started and was credited with a complete game as the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals by a score of 4 to 2. Hartnett made sure the Chicago fans enjoyed themselves. He stroked a one-base hit in the 2nd inning, popped a two-run clout over the fence in the 4thinning and lofted a solo-blast 'downtown' (his 3rd of the season) in the 8thinning. St. Louis was set down quietly in the 9th. Malone(1-2) got the victory, allowing 2 runs for the game. Bill Walker(0-1) was tagged with the loss. He allowed 6 hits and 6 walks in 8 innings.