Tigers Win Opening Game in Strong ShowingCochrane, Marberry dominate Sox on both Sides of Plate
Detroit 9 14 2
Chicago (AL) 1 9 2
Detroit Manager-Catcher Mickey Cochrane (pictured) had 4 hits at Comiskey Park as the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 9 to 1. Chicago fell behind quickly as the Detroit offense came through in the first inning scoring 2 runners on 3 hits. That early scoring was all that Tigers' starter Firpo Marberry (1-0) needed. Detroit had 14 hits for the game and Chicago had 9. The loss was charged to Sam Jones (0-1). He allowed 13 hits and 4 walks in 7 innings. 'They won't all be this easy,' acknowledged Cochrane, 'but it's a great way to open the season.'
A's Triumph over Yankees in OpenerLate Yankee Rally Falls Short
New York (AL) 9 12 2
Philadelphia (AL) 11 12 5
The Philadelphia A's roughed up Yankee starter Left Gomez right out of the box, scoring nine times in the first three innings. Poor fielding by Connie Mack's Athletics, however, allowed the Yankees to make a late run, coming up just short as Babe Ruth grounded out with the bases loaded in the 9th.
Athletics Shortstop Eric McNair (pictured) had two hits and a fine day in the field. The home town fans were very also appreciative of the fine hitting performance provided by Pinky Higgins. He lined a base-hit bringing in a run in the 2nd inning, doubled with all three runners coming home in the 3rd inning and doubled again, knocking in a run in the 5th inning. New York made it exciting in the 9th, but they were unable to push the needed runs across. Sugar Cain (1-0) allowed 7 runs in 7 and 2/3 innings, and picked up the victory. Lefty Gomez (0-1) was hit with the loss. Despite losing Yankee manager Joe McCarthy was optimistic after the game. 'We'll get over this one. Sometimes the breaks fall your way, sometimes they don't. Any one of a dozen little things go different, and we come out on top.'
Washington Downs BoSox 5-2Nats' Pitcher Tames Beantowners; spoil opening of New Fenway
Washington 5 14 0
Boston (AL) 2 9 1
John Stone had 3 base hits and Earl Whitehill (pictured) pitched a complete game as the Washington Senators defeated the Boston Red Sox by a score of 5 to 2 at the opening day at the newly renovated Fenway Park. Whitehill (1-0) delivered a fine performance for Washington. He was reached for 9 hits and 3 walks in 9 innings. Washington finished with 14 hits in the victory. Gordon Rhodes (0-1) took the loss. He was touched for 11 hits and 6 walks in 6 and 1/3 innings.
Despite the loss, Sox owner Tom Yawkey was clearly enjoying himself, pointing out all of newly renovated Fenway's new features to fans and press. 'We worked almost non-stop to rebuild after the fire, and I think the stadium speaks for itself,' said a beaming Yawkey.
Indians Over Browns in SlugfestBrowns Strike First, but Tribe Overpowers
St. Louis (AL) 8 12 2
Cleveland 11 17 2
The St. Louis Browns tagged Indians Pitcher Oral Hildebrand for four runs in the first inning, and led 5-0 after three innings. Indian bats awoke in the fifth, however, and a 5 run inning was followed by a 4 run sixth. The Browns made a 9th inning bid, scoring 3 runs, but fell short.
Tribesman Left Fielder Joe Vosmik (pictured) went 4 for 4 and T\third baseman Willie Kamm had 3 base hits and 4 RBI. Hildebrand (1-0) still pitched well enough to earn the win. He was reached for 12 hits and 3 walks in 8 and 2/3 innings. Hildebrand got help from Willis Hudlin who was credited with his 1st save. George Blaeholder (0-1) was tagged with the loss. He was unable to control the Cleveland offense and allowed 12 hits and 3 walks in 5 and 2/3 innings. 'We just made a lot of mistakes, mostly mental,' Browns' manager Rogers Hornsby said. 'It's bad enough when the other team beats you, but when you start beating yourselves, that's really bad.'
