Tigers Win in 12 at FenwayBoston goes through roster, but can't find way to win at home
Detroit 8 13 0
Boston 7 21 4
The Detroit Tigers managed to defeat the Boston Red Sox in 12 in a game that saw the home town team outhit the visistors 21-13. One key in the loss has been first place Boston's Achilles' Heel - its poor fielding, particularly that of Sox shortstop Bill Werber. Werber committed two of Boston's four errors. Three of Detroit's 8 runs were unearned. Detroit outfielder Goose Goslin had his first big game of the year, going 4 for 6. Tigers pitcher Luke Hamlin shut down the Sox for the final 2 and 1/3 innings. Other key plays for Detroit included a Charlie Gehringer homer and a key block at home plate by Tiger catcher Mickey Cochrane in the bottom of the 8th. The game was deadlocked at 7 after nine full innings. Detroit won the game inthe 12th inning. Billy Rogell slapped a base-hit, and an error was also committed. Two outs later Pete Fox stepped in and he drew a walk. Goose Goslin then drew a walk to load the bases. George Pipgras then let one slipout of his hand for a wild pitch scoring the run. Detroit won despite beingout-hit by Boston 21 hits to 13.
Senators Prevail with 8th Inning Rally to Defeat Sox, 6-5Stone clutch hitting does in White Sox
Chicago (AL) 5 12 0
Washington 6 11 2
Although he didn't get any extra base hits, Nationals right fielder John Stone (pictured) was able to come through when needed, hitting three singles and knocking in three runs as the home town team won the first game in their series with Chicago. Stone's biggest hit came in the bottom of the 8th. With the Sox up by a run, Heinie Manush and Joe Cronin rapped out two singles. They were moved over by an excellent bunt from center fielder Fred Schulte. Stone's looper into right field scored both baserunners, enabling Washington's 6-5 win.
Although he didn't get any extra base hits, Nationals right fielder John Stone (pictured) was able to come through when needed, hitting three singles and knocking in three runs as the home town team won the first game in their series with Chicago. Stone's biggest hit came in the bottom of the 8th. With the Sox up by a run, Heinie Manush and Joe Cronin rapped out two singles. They were moved over by an excellent bunt from center fielder Fred Schulte. Stone's looper into right field scored both baserunners, enabling Washington's 6-5 win.
In other Nationals' highlights, Manush went yard and Jack Russell was great in relief. Ed Linke(1-0) was called upon to do the job and he was the winning pitcher. He was reached for 1 hit and 2 walks in 1 inning. Chicago had a chance in the 9th but they came up short. Russell recorded his 1st save. Les Tietje(1-1) was the loser in relief. He pitched 3 innings allowing 4 hits and no walks.
Washington shortstop and manager Joe Cronin was in a talkative mood in the clubhouse, 'Great game! If only wecould win all of the close ones - wouldn't that be nice! Since that's not going to happen, I think I'll savor this one for a little while.'
Vosmik, Tribe Pound A's at Shibe, 11-6
Indians left fielder goes 5 for 5
Cleveland 11 15 1
Philadelphia (AL) 6 11 2
Left fielder Joe Vosmik (pictured) had 5 hits and 3 RBI at Shibe Park as the ClevelandIndians came back dramatically to top the Philadelphia Athletics by the score of 11 to 6. The difference in the game was the offensive outburst by Cleveland in the 9th inning when they blasted Philadelphia for 7 runs on 7 hits. The crucial at-bat was provided by Billy Knickerbocker who quieted the home crowd when hes macked a single which was good for two runs. Overall, Cleveland out-hit Philadelphia 15 to 11. Willis Hudlin (2-1) allowed 6 runs in 8 innings, and picked up the victory. Bill Dietrich(1-1) ended up with the loss in relief. He was knocked around pretty good, giving up 4 runs in 2 innings. Walter Johnson was all smiles after the game, 'To pull a game out in your lastat bats, is a beautiful feeling - and did you see how quiet it got out there?You could have heard a pin drop when we took the lead. But, hey, that's what makes baseball so great - as my grandpop used to like to say, 'it's not over'til its over.'
Browns Stun Yankees Before 14,000 in BronxBrowns 6-4 win only 3rd of season
St. Louis (AL) 6 9 1
New York (AL) 4 10 3
In a close game it was the St. Louis Browns 6, the New York Yankees 4 at Yankee Stadium. St. Louis jumped on top of New York in the 3rd inning scoring one runner on 2 hits. Frank Grube laced a single, and an error was also committed. Alan Strange came next and he hit a sacrifice fly scoring the run. New York had a chance to come back in the 9th but they came up short. The win went to Ivy Andrews (1-1) who allowed 3 runs in 8 innings. Danny Macfayden(0-3) was given the loss. He pitched 5 innings and surrendered 4 hits and 1 walk. 'We lose our concentration for one pitch, and we lose the game,' New York manager Joe McCarthy said after the game. 'Maybe now these guys will listen when I say they have to concentrate on EVERY pitch.'
