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!'