May 5th, 1934 - AL Game Summaries

Tigers Hold on to Nip Yankees, 6-5

Fischer hurls strong game for Tigers

Tigers............. 0 0 3 1 0 0 1 0 1 - 6 9 1

Yankees......... 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 1 1 - 5 10 1

The Detroit Tigers edged the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium by the scoreof 6 to 5 behind a strong performance from starter Carl Fischer (2-0). Fischer allowed 7 hits and 3 walks in 7 innings, lowering his ERA from 5.25 to 4.26. Goose Goslin, who has struggled at the plate this year, stroked two hits, including his first home run of the year. In all, Detroit had 9 hits for the afternoon. Schoolboy Rowe recorded his 1st save, pitching two innings. Red Ruffing (2-1) was hit with the loss. He surrendered 8 hits and 3 walks in 8 innings. The Detroit ballclub's record now stands at 8-6. With the loss, the New York ballclub's record is 6-9.

'Never Say Die' Sox Win in Bottom of Ninth

9th inning rally earns Boston 10th win

Browns.......... 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 - 5 11 2

Red Sox......... 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 2 - 6 12 1

With the first two batters quickly retired in the bottom of the ninth and the Sox down by a run, it appeared the St. Louis Browns would finally break their 6 game losing streak. But, with the Boston crowd on their collective feet, screaming at the top of their lungs, the Red Sox rallied to top struggling St. Louis Browns by the score of 6 to 5. Carl Reynolds got things rolling when he stroked a base-hit. Moose Solters doubled, and an error was also committed, resulting in a run. Rick Ferrell then laced a single, making Boston the victor and beginning a joyous home town celebration. A wild affair, this game saw the lead change 6 times. Herb Pennock(2-0) went 2/3 of an inning allowing no runs for the win. Dick Coffman(0-1) was given the loss in relief. He was unable to retire a batter, allowing 2 hits and no walks.

Nats Prevail Over Tribe in Second Straight Game

Stone leads Washington comeback

Indians.......... 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 4 12 0

Nationals....... 0 0 4 0 2 0 0 0 x - 6 7 0

In a good matchup it was the Washington Nationals 6, the Cleveland Indians 4 at Griffith Stadium. John Stone (pictured) had a great day at the plate. He doubled in the 2nd inning, launched a rocket-shot out of the park for a Grand Slam homerun (his 1st of the season) in the 3rd inning and doubled which was good for two runs in the 5th inning. Alex McColl was perfect in relief and gained credit for his 2nd save. The victory was credited to Lefty Stewart (1-2) who went 7 and 1/3 innings, allowing 4 runs. Oral Hildebrand(1-3) was hit with the loss. 'I just wantedto give my team a chance to win.' said Stewart, 'I got burned on a couple of pitches. But we won the game, and that's all that matters.'

A's Prevail in Wild 11-10 Win Over Sox

Johnson blasts 3 HRs for home team!

White Sox....... 1 0 3 0 1 3 2 0 0 - 10 11 0

Athletics......... 4 0 2 1 1 1 0 1 1 - 11 14 1

Bob Johnson (pictured) cracked 3 homeruns and had 4 RBI at Shibe Park as the Philadelphia Athletics won a thriller over the Chicago White Sox in, 11 to 10. The game was won by Philadelphia with a run in the bottom of the 9th inning. After an out was recorded, Doc Cramer slapped a single. Lou Finney next to the plate and he delivered a base-hit. Finney took second on the throw. Jimmie Foxx then was walked intentionally to load the bases. One out later, Johnson came to the plate and drew a walk making Philadelphia the victors tothe delight of the home town faithful. The Philadelphia offense man-handled the Chicago pitching staff as they scored in 7 of the 9 innings. Bob Kline (1-0) was the winner, allowing 2 runs in 3 innings. George Earnshaw (2-1) was given the loss. He was touched for 5 homeruns in his 8 and1/3 innings of work.