May 4th, 1934 - NL Game Summaries

Cardinals Beat Phillies in Second Straight One Run Game
Haines shuts door on Phillies comeback

Philadelphia (NL) 4 7 1
St. Louis (NL) 5 8 0

The St. Louis Cardinals nipped the Philadelphia Phillies 5 to 4 at Sportsman's Park in a hard fought contest. Bill Walker (1-1) was solid if not spectacular. He allowed 7 hits and 6 walks in 8 innings and allowed 2 gopher balls. Philadelphia made it exciting inthe 9th, but they were unable to push the needed runs across. Jesse Haines was credited with his 1st save. The loss was charged to Curt Davis(2-1). He surrendered 8 hits and 2 walks in 7 innings. Cardinal catcher Spud Davis (pictured) had two doubles and three hits overall on the day. 'Guys like Ripper (Collins) and Joe (Medwick) get all the coverage, but has anyone noticed Spud's hitting .360 for us?' asked manager Frank Frisch.


Giants Bats Blast Pirate Pitching
Once more, Hubbell untouchable

New York (NL) 7 12 0
Pittsburgh 2 9 1

Carl Hubbell was able to finish what he started and was credited with a complete game as the New York Giants outscored the Pittsburgh Pirates 7 to2. Mel Ott had a good day at the plate. He smacked a single in the 1st inning, doubled plating a run in the 3rd inning and doubled clearing the bases in the 5th inning. Hughie Critz also had three hits and scored two runs for the Giants. New York totaled 12 hits on the afternoon. The victory went to Hubbell (4-0) who went the distance allowing 2 runs, only one earned, lowering his ERA to an astonishing 0.50. Red Lucas (1-1) took the loss. He was knocked around by New York, allowing 10 hits and 2 walks in 4 and 1/3 innings.




Dodgers Nip Reds as Aces Duel
After game, Reds' manager calls players out

Brooklyn 4 7 1
Cincinnati 3 11 2

Only 1,256 fans were on hand to watch an exciting game at Crosley Field. The Brooklyn Dodger stopped the Cincinnati Reds by the slimmest of margins, 4 to 3. Brooklyn won the game with a run in the top of the 9th inning. After an out was recorded, Brooklyn pitcher Van Lingle Mungo ripped a base-knock. Buzz Boyle (pictured) stepped into the batter's box and he tripled driving in what was prove to be the winning run. Brooklyn won despite being out-hit by Cincinnati 11 to 7. The winning pitcher was Mungo(2-3) who allowed 3 runs in 8 and 1/3 innings. Ownie Carroll got the save, his 2nd. The losing pitcher was Paul Derringer(3-1). After the game, O'Farrell tore into the Reds, who are now 4-11 on the year. "I lit into the boys pretty hard,' said O'Farrel. 'Told 'em that Paul pitched another great game, and the least we could do was score him some runs.'



First Place Cubs Deal Braves 7th Straight Loss
Klein hits two doubles to boost Cubs


Boston (NL) 5 7 2
Chicago (NL) 6 10 1

The Chicago Cubs edged the slumping Boston Braves at Wrigley Field by the score of 6 to 5. Guy Bush (3-1) gave a fine effort for Chicago. He allowed 7 hits and 2 walks in 7 and 2/3 innings. Bush was helped out by Bud Tinning who pitched a perfect ninth and recorded his 1st save. Tom Zachary (0-2) absorbed the loss. He pitched 7 innings giving up 10 hits and no walks. Chuck Klein (pictured) hit two doubles, drove in one run and scored another 2 runs to spark the Cubs' offense.