May 30th, 1934 - AL Game Summaries

Tigers Win Pair of One Run Victories in St. Louis
Bridges, Aucker pitch Tigers to close victories

Tigers............. 1 0 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 - 5 11 0
Browns.......... 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 - 4 6 2

Tigers.......... 1 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 - 8 13 0
Browns........ 1 1 0 3 0 0 0 2 0 - 7 13 1

Gee Walker had 3 base hits and Tommy Bridges pitched a complete game at Sportsman's Park where the Detroit Tigers beat the St. Louis Browns by the score of 5 to 4. Detroit drew first blood jumping out to an early lead in the first inning plating an isolated run using 3 hits. Detroit managed 11 in their victory. The victory went to Bridges(3-5) who went the distance allowing 4 runs. The loss was charged to Dick Coffman(0-4). He gave up 5 runs and 9 hits in 8 innings. 'I just wanted to give my team a chance to win.' said Bridges, 'I got burned on a couple of pitches. But we won the game, and that's all that matters.'

In a thriller the Detroit Tigers staged a dramatic comeback then held on to win over the St. Louis Browns by a score of 8 to 7 in the second game. Detroit came up with the deciding runs in the top of the 9th inning scoring 2 runs on 2 hits. After an out was recorded, Goose Goslin started the rally when he reached on an error. Jo-Jo White stepped into the batter's box and he stroked a single scoring a run. One out later, Billy Rogell came up andhe doubled scoring the final run of the inning. Detroit and St. Louis eachfinished the afternoon with 13 hits. Elden Auker (pictured) (5-2) picked up the victory, allowing 2 runs in 2 innings.

Ed Wells(1-5) was the losing pitcher in relief. It was a tough loss for him ashe did not allow an earned run in his 1 inning of work. 'I pin this one on my own shoulders,' Wells said. 'The bottom line is I didn't get the job done. Our fans deserve better than this.'



A's, Red Sox Split Double Header in Phily

Foxx Wins First Game with Extra Inning Walkoff

Red Sox......... 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 - 2 5 3
Athletics........ 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 - 4 9 1

Red Sox......... 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 - 4 9 0
Athletics....... 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 3 8 0

In a good matchup it was the Philadelphia Athletics 4, the Boston Red Sox 2 in10 innings at Shibe Park in the first game of their double header. The game was deadlocked at 1 after nine full innings. Philadelphia won the hard fought contest in the 10th inning when Jimmie Foxx then belted athree-run homer (his 14th of the season) making Philadelphia the winners. Bob Kline(3-0) picked up the victory, allowing 1 run in 3 and 2/3 innings. Fritz Ostermueller(1-5) was the losing pitcher. He pitched 9 innings and surrendered 9 hits and 3 walks.

Boston came back in the second game with a narrow victory. Center fielder Dusty Cooke had 3 base hits and 2 RBI and Gordon Rhodes was able to finish what he started and was credited with a complete game as the Red Sox beat the Philadelphia Athletics 4 to 3. Boston had the game winning rally in the 8th inning scoring 2 runs utilizing 4 base hits. The win was credited to Rhodes (4-6) who went the whole way allowing 3 runs. Joe Cascarella(4-1) took the loss.



Tribe Takes Two From ChiSox
Indians outscore vistors 16-5


White Sox....... 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 - 2 9 1
Indians............ 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 4 x - 7 12 1

White Sox....... 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 - 3 9 2
Indians............ 0 0 4 3 0 0 2 0 x - 9 11 0

Monte Pearson pitched a complete game at League Park where the ClevelandIndians beat the Chicago White Sox by the score of 7 to 2 in the first game of a double header. Cleveland took the lead for keeps in the 6th inning when they scored 2 runs on 2 hits. The win was credited to Pearson(5-3) who went the whole way allowing 2 runs.George Earnshaw (3-5) was the loser.

In the second game, Willis Hudlin pitched a complete game as the Indians outscored the White Sox 9 to 3. Cleveland tallied 4 runs in the 3rd inning when they had 5 base hits. That was all the runs Hudlin(3-4) needed. Les Tietje(1-3) took the loss. He was unable to control the Cleveland offense and allowed 7 hits and 4 walks in 3 and 2/3 innings.



Yankees Sweep Double Header with Nationals at Home
Gomez dominant in opener; ouduels Whitehill

Nationals....... 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 - 1 4 0
Yankees......... 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 x - 3 7 1

Nationals....... 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 - 3 7 2
Yankees......... 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 2 - 7 14 1

In the first game, Lefty Gomez went the distance as the New York Yankees defeated the Washington Nationals by the score of 3 to 1 at Yankee Stadium. New York set the tone of the game in the first inning as they scored 2 runs on 3 base hits. That scoring would be all that was needed. The victory was credited to Gomez (6-3) who went the distance, allowing 1 run.The loss was charged to Earl Whitehill (8-2).

In the night cap, Lou Gehrig cracked a homer and had 3 RBI as the Yankees beat the Nationals 7 to 3. That early run support was enough for Johnny Murphy(3-2) and New York. Burleigh Grimes was credited with his 1st save. Lefty Stewart(2-5) was given the loss. He was unable to control the New York offense and allowed 14 hitsand 5 walks in 7 and 1/3 innings.

May 30th, 1934 - AL Player of the Week - Connie Mack

AL Player of the Week - Connie Mack

This week's AL "Player" is actually one of its leading executives - the A's legendary owner/manager Connie Mack.

Born Cornelius Alexander McGullicuddy, Mack played professional baseball (various NL teams between 1886 and 1896), but is best known for his ownership of, and his 50 years of managing the Philadelphia A's from 1901 - 1950.

During his tenure, Mack's A's would win 5 World Series (1910-1911, 1913, 1929-1930) and nine pennants. Reflecting the team's precarious finances and its frequent need to sell off its best players after championships, the A's also finished in the bottom of the league 17 times. Beginning in 1934, the A's finished in the "lower division" (i.e. bottom half) of the league every year but 1948 when they finished 4th. Between 1934 and 1950 they finished 7th or 8th 12 times. Accordingly, Mack has the record for both most wins and most losses as a manager.

"Mr. Mack," as he was universally known, was best known for wearing street attire (i.e., suit, starched shirt with a wing collar and straw hat or fedora) in the dugout. This attire prevented him from actually walking out onto the field during games. Instead, he would use his scorecard to make gestures, pointing to spots on the field he wanted covered during shifts, etc.

One interesting story that Mack related to sportswriter Red Smith in a 1944 Baseball Digest article was about the time he passed on Babe Ruth. He had the chance, he told Barber, to essentially get Ruth for nothing (the franchise never had money to purchase players), but he told Jack Dunn, the Baltimore owner, to sell Ruth instead (which he did to Boston for $6,000). Mack explained to Smith "Jack didn't habe any money in these days, and we didn't either. I remember I told him, 'no, you keep those fellows Jack and sell 'em where you can get some money. You could use it as well as I.'"

Mack was inducted into the Hall of Fame midway through his career in 1937. No other manager would be inducted into the Hall until 1975 (Bucky Harris).

May 29th, 1934 NL Game Summaries

Braves Prevail Over Visiting Phils
Frankhouse effective on mound for Braves

Phillies........ 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 - 1 5 1
Braves.......... 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 - 3 7 0


Fred Frankhouse delivered 9 solid innings at Braves Field as the Boston Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies by the count of 3 to 1. Frankhouse(3-5) had a strong outing. He gave up just 5 hits and 1 walk in 9 innings. Boston managed 7 in their victory. Ed Holley(1-2) took the loss. He allowed 7 hits and 6 walks in 7 innings.









Giants Win Tight One in Brooklyn, 2-1

Fitzsimmons Outduels Benge

Giants.......... 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 - 2 7 1
Dodgers......... 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 1 6 1

Fred Fitzsimmons had a strong outing as the New York Giants beat the BrooklynDodgers by a score of 2 to 1. New York brought 1 run across the plate in the top of the 4th inning. Neitherteam managed to score after the 4th inning. Fitzsimmons(6-3) finished the game allowing 1 run in the victory. RayBenge(5-4) was tagged with the loss. 'I thought it was my best performancein a long time,' said Fitzsimmons. 'I had good command early in the game. Ihad my control and composure and everything went well.'

May 29th, 1934 - AL Game Summaries

Detroit Holds on in 8-7 Win in St. Louis
Browns fall short in 9th inning rally


Tigers.......... 1 0 3 0 2 0 0 1 1 - 8 11 0
Browns.......... 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 3 - 7 11 3


Charlie Gehringer connected with a 'big fly' and had 3 RBI as the Detroit Tigers defeated the St. Louis Browns by a score of 8 to 7 at Sportsman'sPark.


Gehringer had a big day at the plate. He doubled resulting in a run in the 1st inning, smashed a two-run homer (his 4th of the season) in the 3rd inning and delivered a one-base hit in the 5th inning. Both teams ended up with 11on the afternoon.


Elden Auker (4-2) went 5 innings allowing 3 runs for the victory. GeorgeBlaeholder(2-5) was the losing pitcher. He gave up 6 runs and 8 hits in 7 innings.


White Sox win in Dramatic Fashion Over Tribe
Chicago scores 3 runs in the 9th to come from behind



White Sox....... 1 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 3 - 8 17 2
Indians............ 0 0 2 1 0 0 1 2 0 - 6 9 0

Right fielder Stan "Frenchy" Bordagaray (pictured) had 4 hits and 3 RBI at League Park as the Chicago White Sox won in dramatic fashion coming back to beat the ClevelandIndians by the count of 8 to 6.

Chicago had the winning rally in the 9th inning scoring 3 runs using 4 hits. Zeke Bonura opened up the inning nicely when he delivered a base-hit. Al Simmons stepped up to the plate and he delivered a single. Luke Appling then drew a walk to load the bases. Jimmy Dykes came up and he stroked a single, scoring two baserunners. After an out was recorded, Ed Madjeski stepped in and he lined a one-base hit scoring the final run of the inning. Clevelandwent down quietly in the bottom of the 9th.

Whit Wyatt(3-0) was the winner allowing no runs in 1 and 2/3 innings. Ralph Winegarner(0-1) was the loser in relief. Dykes was very happy after the game, 'It's great to come back and win it in your last at bats! Our guys just wouldn't give up. And did you see the fans - one minute they're laughing and screaming down all sorts of unprintable stuff at our guys - the next minute -SILENCE! Yes sir, a very enjoyable win this afternoon!'




Sox Stymie A's at Shibe, 3-1
Welch goes the distance for third win

Red Sox......... 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 - 3 14 0
Athletics....... 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 - 1 5 2

Roy Johnson had 2 base hits and 2 RBI and Johnny Welch completed the game without help from the bullpen as the Boston Red Sox topped the Philadelphia Athletics by a score of 3 to 1 at Shibe Park. Boston set the tone of the game in the first inning, scoring one runner utilizing 2 base hits. Boston banged out 14 on the afternoon. Welch (3-0) allowed 1 run on the game. The losing pitcher was Sugar Cain(4-4). He got hit hard, allowing 12 hits and 5 walks in 8 innings.

Billy Rogell - Detroit - Shortstop

Tiger of the Week: Billy Rogell

William George "Billy" Rogell (BA49) was Detroit's shortstop for many years and part of the awesome infield of Greenberg, Gehringer, Rogell and Owen.

Rogell's parents died when he was young, and he grew up with his older sister in Chicago. A high school dropout, Rogell went to work at 13 to help support his younger brothers. He did play some semi-pro ball as a teenager, and some players who had played major league baseball encouraged him to pursue it.

He began his career in Boston (AL) but played most of his 16 years (1925-1940) in Detroit. In 1929, Rogell was back in the minor leagues and had a number of offers from major league clubs, including the Yankees, but he chose Detroit.

Rogell was a switch hitter with a penchant for drawing walks. According to The Detroit Tigers Encyclopedia, he foreshadowed the modern shortstop who is expected to contribute with his bat in addition to his glove. In the field, he "didn't have tremendous range" but "got the job done." BJBA He and Gehringer led the league twice in double plays and Rogell led the league in fielding percentage from 1935-1937 in his position.

Rogell was a tough player by today's standards. He played the last month of 1934 and the World Series in an ankle cast. He also tussled with the Yankees' Ben Chapman after Chapman spiked Charlie Gehringer.

Rogell was popular with the fans. After his baseball career, Rogell successfully entered the political arena, serving on the Detroit City Council from 1942 to 1980. He used his position and connections to provide assistance to many former baseball players down on their luck after their careers had ended. BJBA.

For Rogell's MLB statistics, see:

http://www.baseball-reference.com/r/rogelbi01.shtml

May 28th, 1934 - How're they doin'? - Dizzy Dean

Strat-O-Matic Report

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Pitcher             G GS  W  L   Pct   R  ER   ERA    IP   H  BB IBB  SO HR















D.Dean              9  9  2  6  .250  38  31  3.72  75.0  71  23   0  51  4















as starter          9  9  2  6  .250  38  31  3.72  75.0  71  23   0  51  4















as reliever         0  0  0  0  ----   0   0  ----   0.0   0   0   0   0  0















 















       HB SH SF Bk WP CI PkOf SB CS RBI  GB  FB  G/F GDP-Opp  BFP Pitch P/BF















Misc.   1  5  0  0  2  0    0  0  1  33 146  92 1.59  10  64  313  1140 3.64















 















           K/BB GDP/9  H/9 BB/9  K/9 HR/9   OBP  Slug OB+Sl















Averages    2.2   1.2  8.5  2.8  6.1   .5  .308  .377  .685















 















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Starter      9  5   0  5  2.89  75.0  8.1  1140 126.7















 















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Overall          .250 284  71  16   4   4  23   0  51















vs. Left         .236 127  30   5   2   2  13   0  20















vs. Right        .261 157  41  11   2   2  10   0  31















Starter          .250 284  71  16   4   4  23   0  51















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Pitcher             9   9   75.0    8    9   1   0  0  .944















 















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Hitting          .280  25   7  0   1

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May 28th, 1934 - NL Game Summaries

Pirates and Giants Split Double Header
Hubbell wins 9th in 2nd game

Pirates......... 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 1 - 5 8 0
Giants.......... 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 3 12 1

Pirates......... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 6 0
Giants.......... 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 x - 1 4 2

In a good matchup in the first game it was the Pittsburgh Pirates 5, the New York Giants 3 at the Polo Grounds. Larry French (4-2) delivered a fine performance for Pittsburgh. He went 8 innings allowing 11 hits and 1 walk. New York had 12 hits in the game while Pittsburgh had 8, but Pittsburgh had the more timely hits. French got help from Waite Hoyt who earned his 4th save. Hal Schumacher(4-3) was the losing pitcher. 'I didn't have my best stuff but sometimes you justget lucky,' French said, 'this was one of those times.'

Most fans stuck around for the game they had come to see. In a phenomanol pitching duel, the Giants were able to score only a single run, but it was all they needed as Carl Hubbell blanked the Bucs for yet another shutout en route to his 9th win of the season. Hubbell (9-1) gave New York a solid outing. He didn't give up much, just 6 hits and 1 walk in 9 innings. Pittsburgh had a chance to come back in the 9th but they came up short. Ralph Birkofer (3-4) absorbed the loss. He pitched 7 innings and surrendered just 4 hits and no walks.




Davis Belts Two as Cards Win in Extra Innings
Phillies rally to tie, but can't close it out

Cardinals....... 4 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 0 1 - 9 16 1
Phillies........ 0 2 0 0 2 0 1 2 1 0 - 8 16 1

Catcher Spud Davis cracked 2 homeruns and had 5 RBI as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in 10 innings by a score of 9 to 8 atBaker Bowl. The score was knotted at 8 after nine innings. St. Louis won it in the 10thinning. Davis smashed a bases-empty 'big-fly' (his 4th of the season). Bothteams finished the game with 16 hits. Jesse Haines(3-0) was the winner allowing no runs in 1 and 2/3 innings. SylJohnson(0-2) ended up with the loss in relief. The St. Louis ballclub'srecord now stands at 18-16. Philadelphia has a record of 13-18 after the loss.



Late Dodgers Rally in 10-6 Victory Over Reds
Herring keeps game in reach until Brooklyn bats answer

Reds............ 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 3 - 6 14 2
Dodgers...... 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 5 x - 10 13 0

At Ebbetts Field the Brooklyn Dodgers easily handled the Cincinnati Reds bythe score of 10 to 6.

Art Herring(2-1) pitched well for Brooklyn in their victory. He was reachedfor 8 hits and 1 walk in 7 innings. Cincinnati threatened in the 9th, butBrooklyn was able to put down the rally. Herring was helped out by Harry Smythe who recorded his 1st save. Benny Frey(0-5) took the loss. He allowed 11 hits and 3 walks in 7 and 1/3innings.

'Fundamentals, fundamentals, fundamentals' said Bob O'Farrell after the game.'We lost this game today because we didn't follow the instructions everyLittle Leaguer hears every day.' Dodger skipper Casey Stengel said he was impressed that Herring kept pitching even though Brooklyn wasn't hitting. 'He knew we'd come around sooner or later, and he just had to keep it close,' said Stengel. 'He solidered on for us.'


Braves Overun Cubs with 7-0 Shutout
Elliot, Brown team to silence Bruin Bats

Cubs............ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 3 1
Braves.......... 1 2 3 1 0 0 0 0 - 7 10 1

Marty McManus touched them all and had 2 RBI as the Boston Braves defeated theChicago Cubs by a score of 7 to 0 at Braves Field.

Jumbo Jim Elliott(1-1) delivered a fine performance for Boston. He was reached for 3 hits and 6 walks in 6 innings lowering his ERA from 7.00 to4.20. After the 4th inning, neither team was able to score. Bob Brown gained credit for his 1st save. Bill Lee(3-2) took the loss. Boston scored big getting 7 runs off him in 5 innings.