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.