April 22nd, 1934 - AL Game Summaries

BoSox Win 4th Straight; Beat Yankees 7-2
Rhodes Keeps Bronx Bombers Grounded

New York (AL) 2 8 3
Boston (AL) 7 10 0

New York dropped a second game to the Red Sox at Fenway Park, with poor fielding playing a prominent role. In the fifth inning, the Sox put runners on base, but Lefty Gomez appeared to have slipped the noose as Reynolds hit what looked like the third out to Tony Lazzari at third base. Lazzari charged the ball, but had trouble picking it up. To compensate, he threw wildly to first, and Lou Gehrig couldn't keep the ball from sailing into the stands, scoring two runs. Two more scored when Moose Salters doubled down the left field line. While Gomez took his second loss, he only allowed a single earned run in his 6 innings pitched. At the same time, Gordon Rhodes (pictured) (1-1) pitched a solid game for Boston. He surrendered 7 hits and 5 walks in 7 and 2/3 innings lowering his ERA from 4.26 to 3.21. Boston had a total of 10 hits for the game.

Browns Lose 4th Straight at Comiskey
Earnshaw Keeps Visitors at Bay

St. Louis (AL) 1 7 0
Chicago (AL) 4 6 1

George Earnshaw (pictured) completed the game without help from the bullpen and Luke Appling had 2 base hits and 2 RBI at Comiskey Park as the Chicago White Sox beat the St. Louis Browns by the count of 4 to 1. In the 7th inning Chicago scored 3 runs with the help of 3 hits. The key at-bat was by Appling who brought the crowd to their feet when he doubled plating two runs. Chicago had only 6 hits for the game. Earnshaw (1-0) was the winner allowing 1 run for the game. Ed Wells (0-2) took the loss in relief. He allowed 3 runs and 3 hits in 3 innings.

Kuhel, Manuish Power Nats Over A's

Washington Improves to 4-3; A's drop to .500

Washington 9 13 1
Philadelphia (AL) 5 11 2

Joe Kuhel (pictured) had 2 base hits and 3 RBIs and Heine Manush doubled as the Washington Nationals defeated thePhiladelphia Athletics by a score of 9 to 5 at Shibe Park. Tommy Thomas (1-0) had a fairly solid outing for Washington. He allowed 10 hits and 2 walks in 7 and 1/3 innings. Washington rapped out 13 hits for the afternoon. Roy Mahaffey(0-1) was given the loss. He got hit pretty hard, allowing 9 hits and 2 walks in 4 innings.

April 21st, 1934 - NL Game Summaries

Giants Defeat Braves for Lead League

Hubbell Wins Second Game of Young Season

Boston (AL) 3 6 0

New York (NL) 7 13 1

Carl Hubbell delivered 9 solid innings at Polo Grounds where the New York Giants beat the Boston Braves 7 to 3. It was a good day for New York thanks to Jo-Jo Moore. He stroked a single in the 1st inning, smacked a three-run homer (his 1st of the season) in the 2nd inning and doubled in the 6th inning. New York rapped out 13 hits for the afternoon. Hubbell (2-0) finished the game allowing 3 runs in the victory. Huck Betts (0-1) ended up with the loss. He got hit pretty hard, allowing 8 hits and 3 walks in 3 innings.

Five Run 4th Rallies Cubs Past Cards

Herman Homer Powers Bruins Over Bobbling Birds

Chicago (NL) 9 14 0

St. Louis (NL) 6 14 3

Floyd "Babe" Herman went yard and scored 3 times as Charlie Root pitched a complete game at Sportsman's Park in the Chicago Cubs victory over the St. Louis Cardinals by the count of 9 to 6. Chicago scored 5 runs in the 4th inning when they had 4 base hits. They would prove to be the difference in the contest. Contributing heavily to the loss was St. Louis's three errors, which resulted in 4 unearned runs. Ripper Collins, St. Louis's first baseman was responsible for two of them. Birds pitcher Tex Carleton made the third. Chicago and St. Louis each finished the afternoon with 14 hits. Root (1-0) picked up the complete game victory, allowing 6 runs. The loss was charged to Carleton (0-1). Chicago scored big getting 8 runs off him in 6 and 1/3 innings.

Phillies Outlast Dodgers in Pitchers' Duel
Dominant Davis Keeps Dodgers Down


Philadelphia (NL) 2 6 2
Brooklyn (NL) 1 4 1


Curt Davis came through with a solid 9 innings as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers 2 to 1 at Ebbetts Field. Philadelphia tallied 2 runs in the top of the 2nd inning when they had 3 base hits. That early run support was enough for Davis (1-0) and Philadelphia. Van Lingle Mungo(0-2) took the loss. He surrendered just 6 hits and no walks in 8 innings, but his strong performance could not compensate for the silent Brooklyn bat, which managed only four singles all day.


Pirates Take Win in Low Scoring Affair
Vaughan's Home Run the Difference Maker

Pittsburgh 3 7 0
Cincinnati 1 9 0


Bill Swift pitched a complete game as the Pittsburgh Pirates topped the Cincinnati Reds by a score of 3 to 1 at Crosley Field. Cincinnati was unable to recover after Pittsburgh went ahead in the top of the5th inning scoring a single run on 2 hits. Cincinnati had a chance in the 9th but they came up short. The win went to Swift (1-0) who allowed 1 run in the game. Allyn Stout (0-1)took the loss. He pitched 9 innings allowing 7 hits and 2 walks. Reds manager 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 the game. We'll be fine -as for me - I'll be ready to go again tomorrow!'

April 21st, 1934 - AL Game Summaries

Red Sox Win in Dramatic 12th Inning Rally
Sox Ride on Former Yank's Relief Pitching

New York (AL) 5 11 2
Boston (AL) 6 17 1

Boston made it three straight wins by scoring two runs in the bottom of the 12th inning at Fenway Park when Max Bishop doubled to right center, driving in Moose Salters and Rick Ferrell. Manager Bucky Harris, however, reserved the highest praise for the Red Sox's most recent acquisition, former Yankee star pitcher Herb Pennock. Pennock came in during the sixth inning and remained through the ninth, when he yielded way to Fritz Ostermueller. Pennock was able to preserve a 4-4 tie, allowing only 2 hits while striking out 3 in his 3 and 1/3 innings pitched. The Yankees scored the go ahead run on an errant throw by Salters in the top of the 12th, but Salters quickly redeemed himself by sparking the Red Sox 12th inning rally.

The winning pitcher was Ostermueller (1-0) who allowed 1 run in 3 innings. Jimmie Deshong (0-1) was charged with the loss in relief.


Nats' Bats Overpower A's Pitching
Washington 7th breaks 3-3 deadlock

Washington 8 15 1
Philadelphia (AL) 4 8 1

Earl Whitehill was able to finish what he started and was credited with a complete game and center fielder Fred Schulte (pictured) had 4 hits and 2 RBI as the Washington Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Athletics 8 to 4 at Shibe Park. Washington brought 3 runs across the plate in the 7th inning with the help of 5 hits. The key at-bat was by Schulte who quieted the home crowd when he delivered a one-base hit scoring two base runners. Washington rapped out 15 hits for the afternoon. Whitehill (2-0) lasted until the end allowing 4 runs for the win. Sugar Cain (1-1) suffered the loss. He allowed 11 hits and 6 walks in 7 innings.

April 20th, 1934 - NL Game Summaries

Braves Keep Rolling; Deal Giants First Loss

Both Pitchers Go Distance in Duel at the Polo Grounds

Boston (NL) 3 7 2

New York (NL) 1 7 1

Ben Cantwell completed the game without help from the bullpen at the Polo Grounds as the Boston Braves beat the New York Giants 3 to 1. Boston did all the necessary damage in the 4th inning with 3 runs using 2 hits. Buck Jordan got things going when he laced a one-base hit. Randy Moore was next and he drew a walk. Wally Berger then drew a walk to load the bases. Pinky Whitney came up and he smacked a single which was good for two runs. Joe Mowry stepped into the box and reached on an error scoring the final run of the inning. The pitchers took over after the 4th inning as neither team was able to score again. The victory was credited to Cantwell (1-0) who went the distance, allowing 1 run. Hal Schumacher(0-1) was charged with the loss. He gave up 3 runs and 7 hits in 9 innings. Manager Bill Terry said, 'We're certainly not blaming Hal for this one. Heck, not only did he pitch a fine game, he got 2 of our 7 hits.'


Brooklyn Celebrates First Win of 1934 Season

Dodgers Score 5 in 8th in come from behind win
Philadelphia (NL) 8 12 4

Brooklyn 11 8 0

Shortstop Jimmy Jordan had 2 base hits and 2 RBI as the Brooklyn Dodgers defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 11 to 8 at Ebbetts Field for their first win of the 1934 season. Ray Benge(1-0) pitched well in relief and was credited with the victory. He went 1 and 2/3 innings allowing no hits and 1 walk. Art Herring, after tossing a perfect ninth, was credited with his 1st save. George Darrow (0-1) was tagged with the loss in relief. He was knocked around by Brooklyn, allowing 5 hits and 3 walks in 2 innings. In all, Phillies pitchers showed little control on the mound today, yielding 10 walks.

April 20th, 1934 - AL Game Summaries

Tigers Unable to Finish the Job - Lose to Tribe in 10
Tigers bullpen blows two leads as Averill hits clutch homer

Detroit 4 10 2
Cleveland 5 13 1

The Tigers had plenty of chances to win a close ball game in Cleveland, but couldn't seal the deal as Indians hitters got the hits when the needed them. The biggest blast came in the 8th inning as Earl Averill hit a two run blast into the right field stands to tie the game. Still, the Tigers were able to score in the top of the 9th, only to watch the bullpen blow another lead. A fielding error by Tiger shortstop Billy Rogell set up the game winning run in the 10th. Manager Cochrane blamed the loss on himself, noting that he went o for 4 in a game where every hit counted.


Foxx Hits Third Homer of Young Season
Blast lifts A's in comeback against Nationals

Washington 6 11 0
Philadelphia (AL) 9 8 2

The Philadelphia A's improved to 3-1 by overcoming a 6-1 deficit with the long ball. Doc Cramer and Frankie Hayes each hit their first, but Jimmie Foxx's towering blast over the fence in right field and onto the roof of the apartments overlooking the ballpark, his third of the season, was the greatest. Philadelphia erupted with the game winning runs in the bottom of the 8th inning scoring 5 runners on 3 hits. The crucial at-bat was also provided by Foxx (pictured) who made the Philadelphia fans a happy lot with a 2 run double. Washington had 11 hits in the game while Philadelphia had 8, but Philadelphia had the more timely hits. Johnny Marcum (1-1) went 8 and 1/3 innings allowing 6 runs for the victory. Bill Dietrich got the save, his 1st. Monte Weaver(1-1) was tagged with the loss.

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April 19th, 1934 - Tiger of the Week: Mickey Cochrane

Tiger of the Week - Mickey Cochrane (HA4)

"Had he come to it at another time he might be remembered as a colorful, fiery playing manager who led the Tigers to two pennants and a World Series win - and nothing more. But...to a depression ridden Detroit, Cochrane's baseball leadership brought an interest, an ethusiasm, an elan that somehow kept hearts high and grins going despite life's daily disappointments."

-A Detroit Free Press editorial from 1962, reprinted in Cobb Would Have Caught It

Player-managers were common in the 1930s, and in 1934 Detroit's Manager, Mickey Cochrane, was also the regular catcher.

Although well known for his years with the Tigers, the bulk of Cochrane's playing days were spent with the Philadelphia A's. Cochrane had started out as an outfielder, but his minor league manager made a catcher out of him due to necessity. Aside from a single outfield appearance in 1932, Cochrane played every one of his 1452 games behind home plate.

Philadelphia A's owner/manager Connie Mack had been so impressed with Cochrane during the Roaring 20s, he had purchased Cochrane's entire team just to get the rights to him. Mack's gamble paid off, and Cochrane and teammate Lefty Grove would become the backbone of the A's championship teams of the late 1920s and early 30s.

After the 1933 season, however, the Depression forced the cash strapped A's to sell his contract to Detroit. Tiger owner Frank Navin had been shopping for a player-manager, and had nearly purchased Babe Ruth's contract from the Yankees. Ruth dithered, however, and the Tigers signed Cochrane instead. In 1934, Cochrane won his second AL MVP (his first was in 1928) and led the Tigers to the AL pennant.

Cochrane's intensity was pervasive. According to one Detroit baseball historian, "You only had to watch him return the ball to the pitcher. There were no lollipop lobs from the scowling, jugeared catcher the papers dubbed 'Black Mike.' He fired it hard and true, a clothesline back to the mound...the message was clear: If you weren't in the game, you could find yourself suddenly out of it." Despite this, he was also a fair manager and a good teacher. CWCI, p. 52. Among his innovations was a one handed catching style that enabled him to get the ball out of his mitt faster.

Cochrane stood out from most of the players of the 1930s by virtue of being a college graduate (Boston University - Business Administration). Music, theater and Rudyard Kipling were among his hobbies. CWCI pp. 48-52.

Cochrane was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1947, and is one of only sixteen backstops so honored. A lifetime .320 hitter (.296 neutralized), Cochrane, like Ted Williams, hit a home run in his last at bat in 1937. Defensively, Cochrane also was quite strong. In 1934, Strat rates him a 1/4/-3.

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April 19th, 1934 - NL Game Summaries

Cards Squeak Out Second Win in Come from Behind Victory
Haines shuts door as Cards' hitters regain the lead

Pittsburgh 4 10 1
St. Louis (NL) 5 10 1

Joe Medwick had 2 base hits and 2 RBI as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates by a score of 5 to 4 at Sportsman's Park. Although they hit up Cards starter Bill Hallahan for an early 2 run lead, Pittsburgh was unable to hold it, and St. Louis went ahead for good in the 7th inning, plating an isolated run utilizing 3 base hits. Both teams totaled 10 on the afternoon.

Jesse Haines(1-0) (pictured; see credit below) pitched 3 strong innings allowing no runs and only a single hit for the win. Ralph Birkofer(0-1) was given the loss. He allowed 10 hits and 3 walks in 7 innings. 'We didn't score as many runs as we ought to have,' said St. Louis manager Frankie Frisch. 'The key was Jesse's superb relief pitching.'

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Derringer Leads Cincinnati to First Win
Reds Avoid Cubs Sweep

Chicago (NL) 2 9 0
Cincinnati 4 10 0

Cinci Pitcher Paul Derringer (pictured) did it all – pitch, hit and field as the Reds won their first game of the year. Although Reds third baseman Mark Koenig provided the big blast, a three run homer, for the Reds, Derringer himself contributed two hits, pitched a complete game, and robbed Woody English of a sure hit in the third inning.

Reds Manager – Catcher Bob O’Farrell was all smiles after the game, his first victory as the Reds new skipper. ‘I haven’t managed since 1927,’ O’Farrell said. ‘I was afraid I’d lost my touch!’

Giants Complete Sweep Over Hapless Phils
Roy Parmelee throws complete game; blasts homer

Philadelphia (NL) 2 6 4
New York (NL) 6 13 1

At the Polo Grounds the New York Giants easily handled the Philadelphia Phillies by the score of 6 to 2. New York set the tone of the game in the first inning when they scored 3 runs on 4 hits. That scoring would be all that was needed. Overall New York out-hit Philadelphia 13 to 6. Roy Parmelee (1-0) (pictured) went 8 innings allowing 2 runs for the win. Phil Collins (0-1) was the loser. He was unable to control the New York offense and allowed 11 hits and 2 walks in 7 innings. The Phillies had trouble in the field as well as the plate, allowing four errors, two by catcher Jimmie Wilson.