May 24th, 1934 - NL Game Summaries

Dodgers Top Cards at Home, 7-3
"Dutch" Leonard Wins 4th in complete game

Cardinals....... 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 - 3 8 0
Dodgers......... 0 1 0 3 2 0 1 0 - 7 13 1

Dutch Leonard (pictured) allowed Casey Stengel to rest his bullpen, tossing a complete game as the Brooklyn Dodgers outscored the St. Louis Cardinals 7 to 3.

It was a good day for Brooklyn thanks to Tony Cuccinello. He doubled in the2nd inning, smacked a three-run homer (his 2nd of the season) in the 4thinning and slapped a one-base hit knocking in a run in the 7th inning. Brooklyn rapped out 13 hits for the afternoon.

Leonard(4-0) was the winner allowing 3 runs for the game. Tex Carleton(3-3)took the loss. He allowed 13 hits and 2 walks in 8 innings.



Braves Outslug Visiting Bucs, 12-5
Brandt wins complete game; "long afternoon's work"

Pirates......... 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 - 5 12 0
Braves.......... 1 3 0 4 0 0 1 3 - 12 17 1

Ed Brandt pitched a complete game at Braves Field where the Boston Braves beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 12 to 5. Hal Lee made sure the Boston fans enjoyed themselves. He slapped a base-hitbringing in a run in the 2nd inning, hit a 'grand salami' to the delight ofhis teammates (his 1st of the season) in the 4th inning and laced a single in the 6th inning.

Due to a poorly pitched ballgame, scoring in 5 different innings was still not enough for Pittsburgh to come away with the victory. The victory went to Brandt(3-4) who went the distance allowing 5 runs. BillSwift(2-2) was the losing pitcher. He was touched for 8 hits and 2 walks in3 and 1/3 innings. Boston now has a record of 11-19. With this loss, Pittsburgh has a 4-6 record of late, 15-14 overall.



Reds Nip Phils in Hard Fought Pitchers' Duel
Johnson keeps Phils bats just cool enough in 3-2 win

Reds............ 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 - 3 13 1
Phillies........ 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 - 2 6 0

Si Johnson (pictured) had a strong outing as the Cincinnati Reds outscored the Philadelphia Phillies 3 to 2.

Cincinnati scored the deciding run in the top of the 9th inning. After two outs Sparky Adams doubled. Tony Piet came next and he banged out a single, scoring the run. Cincinnati had 13 hits for the afternoon. Johnson (2-6) got the victory, allowing 2 runs for the game. Former Red Syl Johnson(0-1) ended up with the loss in relief. He pitched 1 and 1/3 innings giving up 3 hits and no walks.



Cubs Deal Hubbell His First Loss, 8-2
It's Tinning with complete game win this time

Cubs............ 0 0 2 0 3 1 0 0 2 - 8 12 0
Giants.......... 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 - 3 6 0

Bud Tinning was able to finish what he started and was credited with a complete game at the Polo Grounds as the Chicago Cubs beat the New York Giants by the count of 8 to 3.

Kiki Cuyler led the offense for Chicago. He banged out a single, which was good for two runs in the 3rd inning and belted a three-run homer (his 4th of the season) in the 5th inning. Chicago finished with 12 hits in the victory. Tinning(3-1) picked up the complete game victory, allowing 3 runs.

Carl Hubbell (8-1) was charged with the loss. He allowed 6 runs and 9 hits in 8 innings. Hubbell, who has started and won eight straight games, told reporters 'It's been a good run and I knew it wouldn't last forever. Hopefully I'll get started on a new streak in my next start.'

When it was announced that George Grantham would pinch hit for Hubbell in the bottom of the 8th, marking the first time all season Hubbell has been pulled, he received a standing ovation from the 13,300 fans in attendance, and play was paused momentarily as he acknowledged the crowd.

May 24th, 1934 - AL Game Summaries

A's Defeat Tigers 6-4 at Navin Field
Coleman provides power today for A's

Athletics....... 3 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 - 6 13 0
Tigers.......... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 - 4 8 2

Right fielder Ed Coleman left the yard and had 3 RBI at Navin Field as thePhiladelphia Athletics beat the Detroit Tigers 6 to 4. Detroit fell behind quickly as the Philadelphia offense came through in the first inning when they scored 3 runs on 3 hits. The critical plate appearance was by Coleman who deflated the mood of the partisan fans when he smashed a two-run homer (his 2nd of the season).

Detroit had a chance in the 9th but they came up short. Johnny Marcum(4-2) got the win allowing 2 runs in 7 and 2/3 innings. Marcum was helped out by Bob Kline who recorded his 2nd save.

The losing pitcher was Firpo Marberry(2-4). Philadelphia scored big getting 5 runs off him in 3 innings. Tigers second baseman Charlie Gehringer was especially disappointed in his two errors, which cost it two unearned runs. 'It's a disheartening loss, no question about it' said Gehringer. 'But we have to get over it and get ready for the next game.'



Nats Need Extra Innings in 2-0 Win Over Browns
Weaver "awesome today" says Cronin

Nationals....... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 - 2 6 1
Browns.......... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 4 1

Monte Weaver allowed only 4 hits resulting in a big goose egg on the scoreboard for St. Louis as the Washington Nationals defeated the St. Louis Browns in 10 innings by a score of 2 to 0 at Sportsman's Park.

Neither team managed to score in the first nine innings. Washington won the hard fought contest in the 10th inning. Joe Cronin kicked off the action when he banged out a single. Fred Schulte came next and he slapped a single. Schulte took second on the throw. John Stone then drew a walk to load thebases. After an out was recorded, Eddie Phillips stepped in and he drew awalk resulting in a run. One out later, Buddy Myer stepped up to the plateand he drew a walk scoring the final run of the inning. Washington finishedwith just 6 hits in the victory.

It was the 2nd shutout of the year for Weaver (3-4). Dick Coffman(0-3) was the losing pitcher. He allowed just 6 hits and no walks in 9 innings. Browns manager Rogers Hornsby was obviously impressed with the pitching of Weaver, 'That guymade us look a little silly out there this afternoon. We just couldn't get to him at all - everything was working for him. I just hope that he got thatkinda performance out of his system.' Nationals player manager Cronin said 'Weaver was a one man show out there - he bailed us out.'



Yankees Win Over Sox 4-3
Gomez wins 5th with complete game

Yankees........ 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 4 9 1
White Sox..... 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 3 7 1

Lefty Gomez pitched a complete game as the New York Yankees outscored theChicago White Sox 4 to 3. New York had 2 runs cross the plate in the top of the 3rd inning. That was all the offense they were to need. Neither team managed to score after the 3rd inning.

The winning pitcher was Gomez(5-3) who allowed 3 runs for the game. Milt Gaston(3-2) was the loser. He surrendered 4 runs and 9 hits in 9 innings.

The New York ballclub's record now stands at 15-16. With the loss, Chicago has a record of 3-7 lately, 13-16 overall.

May 23rd, 1934 - NL Game Summaries

Cards Prevail in Close 5-3 Win Over Dodgers
Visitors turn triple play with fancy glove work


Cardinals....... 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 - 5 13 1
Dodgers......... 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 - 3 8 0


Second baseman Frankie Frisch had 4 hits and 2 RBI at Ebbetts Field as the St.Louis Cardinals beat the Brooklyn Dodgers by the count of 5 to 3.


Jim Mooney(2-1) had a solid outing for St. Louis. He went 7 innings, surrendering 7 hits and 5 walks lowering his ERA from 3.95 to 3.48. Overall, St. Louis out-hit Brooklyn 13 to 8. Jesse Haines earned his 4th save.


Ray Benge(5-3) was the losing pitcher. He got hit pretty hard, allowing 13 hits and 3 walks in 8 and 2/3 innings. 'I always am most impressed when a pitcher finds a way to win even without hisbest stuff,' Frisch said after the game. 'Mooney did not have command of his pitches most of the afternoon, but he proved he really knew how to pitch!'


Meine Outduels Frankhouse in 2-1 Bucs Win
Braves outhit visitors but can't bring runners home

Pirates......... 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 - 2 4 0
Braves.......... 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 - 1 8 0

Heinie Meine completed the game without help from the bullpen at Braves Field as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Boston Braves 2 to 1.

Meine(2-0) pitched well for Pittsburgh in their victory. He was reached for 8 hits and no walks in 9 innings reducing his ERA from 4.64 to 3.56. Boston threatened in the 9th but Pittsburgh was able to put down the rally. Fred Frankhouse(2-5) was the loser. He allowed just 2 runs and 4 hits in 8 innings.

'Some losses are harder to take than others' Braves manager Bill McKechnie lamented after the game. 'This was one of the tough ones.'



Phils Pummel Reds at Baker Bowl
23 hits decimates Reds pitchers

Reds............ 0 0 3 0 1 0 2 0 0 - 6 11 1
Phillies........ 6 3 0 0 5 0 1 0 - 15 23 3

Mickey Haslin had 4 hits and 3 RBI at Baker Bowl as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the reeling Cincinnati Reds 15 to 6. Philadelphia drew first blood jumping out to an early lead in the first inning when they scored 6 runs on 8 hits.

Philadelphia bats were very productive in the 1st inning when they had 6 runs on 8 hits and the 5th inning which saw them plate 5 runs on 6 hits. Philadelphia ended up with 23 hits for the game while Cincinnati had 11. Phil Collins(4-3) allowed 6 runs in 8 innings, and picked up the victory. Benny Frey(0-4) took the loss. He surrendered 6 runs and 6 hits in 2/3 of an inning.


Giants Defeat Cubs 3-2 at Polo Grounds
Watkins walk off home home run clinches win

Cubs............ 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 - 2 6 0
Giants.......... 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 - 3 7 0

Center fielder George Watkins touched them all as the sizzling New York Giantswon at Polo Grounds in dramatic fashion over the Chicago Cubs, the final score, 3 to 2.

New York won the game with a run in the bottom of the 9th inning. After an out was recorded, Watkins lofted a solo-blast 'downtown' (his 1st of the season) giving New York the win and sending the home town fans into a frenzy.

New York had 7 hits for the afternoon. The winning pitcher was Jack Salveson (3-0) who allowed no runs in 1/3 of aninning. Pat Malone(4-3) suffered the loss in relief. He allowed 2 hits and no walks in 1 and 1/3 innings.

May 23rd, 1934 - News Item - Bonnie and Clyde

Texas Ranger Hunts Down, Kills Notorious Bank Robbers

Bonnie and Clyde shot dead in ambush by law enforcement

The notiorious bank robbers Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow were killed today as law enforcement officials from Texas and Louisiana confronted them near their hidout in Bienville Parish, LA.

The hunt and raid was conducted by former Texas Ranger Frank A. Hamer, an expert manhunter. Since Barrow masterminded an escape from prison, during which a guard was killed, he has been on the run, avoiding state officials by moving from state to state. Barrow and another member of the gang, Henry Methvin, also murdered two Texas Highway Patrolmen during their flight.

Officials are unclear on whether Barrow or Parker were ordered to surrender by police prior to shots being fired.

For more, see the Wikipedia article on Bonnie and Clyde.

May 23rd, 1934 - Book Review - Glove Affairs

Glove Affairs
by Noah Lieberman

Triumph Books, Chicago, IL
150 pages inc. index

Glove Affairs is a short, but fairly wide ranging look at the baseball glove. It contains the history of the evolution of gloves, stories about players and their relationships to their gloves and a look at the glove repair and collecting industries. For instance, players generally left their mitts on the field when their team was at bat until the mid 50s. It also contains information about purchasing one, breaking it in and maintaining it. Finally, it provides a good overview of how glove companies do business with the players who wear and sometimes endorse them. In short, there's something for nearly everyone.

I say nearly because one area where the book falls down is its discussion of the baseball glove industry. While it has a good overview of how the glove emerged from little more than padding for a bare hand to the coming of the Wilson A2000 in the late 50s (still more or less the "modern" glove), it contains very little about the individual companies and the various models they sold. For instance, it would be of little use to a collector as it mentions only a few models. We're never told, for instance, what would make a player choose one make or model rather than another, or which are of most interest to collectors and why, although the book does have a short chapter on collecting. The book does, however, contain a good deal of what players look for in terms of attributes and which positions warrant various design aspects.

If you're not familiar with development, legends and lore of the baseball glove, it's the ideal place to start. In addition, it has plenty of useful information regarding maintaining and repairing your own glove. At 150 pages (including index), with numerous pictures and a wide spread type face, its a quick read. Its most glaring omission is the lack of a bibliography or footnotes, making it difficult to know whether to find further information on a topic.

Rating: ***/**** (worth purchasing used)

May 23rd, 1934 - AL Game Summaries

Tigers Pound A's Reliver for 11-3 Win
Home team scores all runs in a big 7th inning


Athletics....... 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 - 3 11 2
Tigers.......... 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 0 - 11 10 3


The Detroit bats were silent most of the afternoon as the Philadelphia A's quietly built a 3-0 lead going into the 7th inning stretch. Roy Mahaffey, who had kept the Tigers at bay through 6, was done and hit the showers, leaving the bullpen to mop up.


Then, like the sound of guns erupting on a distant battlefield, the Tigers' bats came alive, pounding A's reliever Al Benton mercelessly. Benton was tagged for 10 runs before giving way after only a single out.


Tigers outfielder Goose Goslin went 3 for 5, driving in 2 and scoring 3 himself. Third sacker Marv Owen also had a big day at the plate. He banged out a single in the 7thinning and hit a 'grand salami' to the delight of his teammates (his 3rd ofthe season) in the 7th inning. Detroit finished with 10 hits in the victory. Elden Auker(3-1) went 1 inning allowing no runs for the victory. AlBenton(2-1) was the losing pitcher in relief. He allowed 10 runs and 5 hitsin 1/3 of an inning.




Browns sting Nats in 7-4 Win
Newsome goes the distance for St. Louis



Nationals....... 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 - 4 10 1
Browns.......... 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 2 - 7 11 2

Bobo Newsom allowed Rogers Hornsby to rest his bullpen, tossing a complete game and right fielder Earl Clark had 3 base hits and 3 RBI as the St. Louis Browns topped the Washington Nationals by a score of 7 to 4 at Sportsman'sPark.


St. Louis had 3 runs cross the plate in the bottom of the 2nd inning with thehelp of 3 hits. The critical plate appearance was by Rollie Hemsley whoelicited a roar from the hometown fans when he doubled bringing in twobaserunners. St. Louis finished with 11 hits in the victory.

The win was credited to Newsom(3-2) who went the whole way allowing 4 runs.Lefty Stewart(2-4) absorbed the loss. He surrendered 8 hits and 2 walks in 7innings.

Yankees Prevail in Chicago with 6-2 Win

Struggling Ruth goes 3 for 4

Yankees......... 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 1 - 6 15 0

White Sox....... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 - 2 6 2

Red Ruffing pitched a complete game at Comiskey Park as the New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox by the count of 6 to 2. New York set the tone of the game in the first inning plating an isolated run, using 2 hits. New York had a total of 15 hits for the game.

The Babe, who has been in a funk this year, had three hits, raising his batting average to .240. Ruffing (4-2) got the victory, allowing 2 runs for the game. The loss was charged to Ted Lyons(1-2). He was touched for 15 hits and 5 walks in 8 and1/3 innings.

Tribe Pummels Grove, Red Sox 7-1

Vosmik goes 2-3, pushes average to .427

Red Sox......... 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 1 7 1

Indians........... 1 1 3 0 0 0 2 0 x - 7 13 0

Joe Vosmik continued his tremendous season this afternoon. He jacked one out of the ballyard and had 3 RBI while Tribe hurler Mel Harder was able to finish what he started and was credited with a complete game, as the Cleveland Indians outscored the Boston Red Sox 7 to 1.

Cleveland drew first blood jumping out to an early lead in the first inning, plating an isolated run on 2 hits. Cleveland banged out 13 on the afternoon. Harder(5-1) lasted until the end, allowing 1 run for the win. Lefty Grove (2-1)took the loss. He pitched 8 innings allowing 13 hits and no walks.

May 22nd,1934 - NL Game Summaries

Giants Top Cards at Polo Grounds, 6-4
Little known Smith keeps Cards' bats quiet


Cardinals....... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 - 4 9 1
Giants............ 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 2 x - 6 10 1


In a close game it was the seemingly unstoppable New York Giants 6, the St.Louis Cardinals 4 at the Polo Grounds.


The Giants received strong pitching performances from starter Al Smith (pictured) and Fred Fitzsimmons,(5-3) who won the game with a masterful relief performance, replacing Hi Bell off whom the Cards had begun to hit. Fitzsimmons performed flawlessly in relief in his 1 and 1/3 innings.


New York managed 10 hits in their victory. Flint Rhem(1-2) took the loss in relief. He allowed 2 runs and 2 hits in 1 inning.


Pirates Top Phillies at Baker Bowl
Only 1,500 on hand to witness Phillies loss

Pirates......... 1 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 1 - 7 14 0
Phillies........ 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 - 2 9 3

Ralph Birkofer allowed Pittsburgh to rest its bullpen, tossing a complete game at the Baker Bowl where the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Philadelphia Phillies by the score of 7 to 2.

Birkofer(3-3) pitched a fine game. He was reached for 9 hits and 1 walk in 9 innings lowering his ERA from 4.42 to 3.94. Pittsburgh had a total of 14 hits for the game. George Darrow(0-2) was given the loss. With this win, Pittsburgh has a 14-13record. They have been 5-5 lately. With the loss, Philadelphia has a record of 4-6 lately, 12-16 overall.


Boston Works 3-1 Win Over Reds at Home
Betts tough through 7 and 2/3

Reds............ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 - 1 7 1
Braves.......... 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 - 3 6 2

At Braves Field, the Boston fans witnessed a great pitcher's duel. Huck Betts(2-4) finally bested his Cincinnati opposite, Paul Derringer (3-2), by the score of 3 to 1.


Boston did all of its offensive work in the 4th inning when they tallied 3 runs on 4 hits. The critical plate appearance was by Pinky Whitney who came through for the home fans when he banged out a single scoring two base runners. Boston had only 6 hits for the game.

Betts got relief help from Tom Zachary who gained credit for his 1st save.The loss was charged to Derringer. He pitched 6 innings and surrendered 6 hits and 1 walk.



Cubs Squeak Past Dodgers, 7-6
Cuyler has three hits, HR to lead visitors

Cubs............ 0 0 4 0 1 0 0 0 2 - 7 10 3
Dodgers......... 2 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 - 6 13 2


Center fielder Kiki Cuyler connected with a 'big fly' and had 3 RBI at Ebbetts Field as the Chicago Cubs pulled off a dramatic comeback beating the Brooklyn Dodgers by the count of 7 to 6.

Chicago came through with the game-winning runs in the 9th inning with 2 runs on 2 hits. Chuck Klein kicked off the action when he tripled. Cuyler was next to the plate and he was walked intentionally. Riggs Stephenson then stroked a one-base hit resulting in a run. Cubs skipper Charlie Grimm stepped in and he hit a sacrifice fly scoring the final run of the inning.

Despite losing, Brooklyn out-hit Chicago 13 to 10. The winning pitcher was Pat Malone (4-2) who allowed 1 run in 1 and 2/3innings. Boom-Boom Beck(2-2) was the loser in relief. He gave up 2 runs and 3 hits in 3 and 2/3 innings.

May 22nd, 1934 - AL Game Summaries

Nats Upend Tigers with Strong Pitching
Russell keeps Tigers hitters guessing

Nationals....... 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 - 4 9 0
Tigers.......... 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 - 3 7 1

Center fielder John Stone had 2 base hits as the Washington Nationals beat the Detroit Tigers by a score of 4 to 3. Jack Russell (1-0) (pictured) earned the victory with a fine relief performance. Heallowed no hits and 1 walk in 3 innings, seeing his ERA drop from 4.70 to 3.38.

Washington had 9 hits for the afternoon. Tommy Bridges(1-5) absorbed the loss. The Washington ballclub's record now stands at 18-13. With the loss, Detroit has a record of 4-6 lately, 15-14 overall.



A's Hit Andrews, Browns hard in win
Cascarella dazzles with 10 Ks

Athletics....... 3 3 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 - 9 17 1
Browns.......... 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 - 3 9 2

Joe Cascarella dominated striking out 10 St. Louis batters as the Philadelphia Athletics outscored the St. Louis Browns 9 to 3.

Cascarella(3-0) pitched a solid game. He was reached for 9 hits and 5 walks in 9 innings lowering his ERA to 3.44. Philadelphia banged out 17 on theafternoon. Ivy Andrews(1-3) was the losing pitcher. He was knocked around pretty good,giving up 7 runs in 5 and 2/3 innings.

Cascarella didn't realize how many strikeouts he was racking up. When told he had 10 he was obviouslysurprised, 'No kidding? Man, I knew that I had a decent total, but I didn'tthink I had K'd that many. Say, that's pretty good, isn't it?'


Yanks Come From Behind in 9th to Beat Tribe!!!
Chapman's bases loaded triple gives New York the win


Yankees......... 2 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 4 - 8 8 1
Indians......... 0 1 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 - 5 9 1

Ben Chapman lofted one into the 'cheap seats' and had 4 RBI as the New YorkYankees rallied impressively to win in dramatic style over Cleveland Indians,8 to 5.

New York had the winning rally in the top of the 9th inning scoring 4 runnerson 3 hits. The key offensive moment was provided by Chapman who silenced League Park as he doubled emptying the bases. New York finished with 8 hits in the victory. Johnny Murphy(1-2) got credit for the victory, pitching 8 innings and allowing 5 runs. Harry Smythe earned the save, his 1st. Belve Bean(1-1) absorbed theloss in relief. New York scored big getting 4 runs off him in 3 and 2/3innings.

'We just kept swinging the bats and didn't give up,' Chapman said. 'If you just keep trying good things can happen!'



White Sox Outhit Redsox at Comiskey in 8-5 Win
Rookie Bonura leads the way for home town victors!

Red Sox......... 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 - 5 9 1
White Sox....... 3 0 1 0 3 0 0 1 - 8 11 1

Zeke Bonura had 3 base hits and 3 RBI at Comiskey Park where the Chicago WhiteSox beat the Boston Red Sox by the score of 8 to 5.

Boston fell behind quickly as the Chicago offense came through in the firstinning scoring 3 runs utilizing 3 base hits. After an out was recorded, MuleHaas was the sparkplug when he drew a walk. Bonura next to the plate and heslapped a base-hit. Al Simmons then lashed a single bringing in a run.Simmons took second on the throw. Luke Appling was up next and he hit aone-base hit driving home another two teammates. Chicago rapped out 11 hits for the afternoon.

The victory went to Sam Jones(2-4) who went 6 and 2/3 innings, allowing 4runs. Les Tietje was credited with his 2nd save. Fritz Ostermueller(1-3) wasthe loser. He was knocked around, surrendering 7 runs in 6 innings.

May 22nd, 1934 - AL Standings and Leaders

NEWSPAPER STYLE RECAP FOR 1934 American League Date: 5/24/1934 TEAM WON LOST BATTING AVERAGE HOME RUNS RUNS BATTED IN 1934 PHA 18 11 J.Stone WAA .442 J.Foxx PHA 13 L.Gehrig NYA 46 1934 BOA 17 12 J.Vosmik CLA .427 L.Gehrig NYA 11 J.Foxx PHA 32 1934 WAA 18 13 M.Solters BOA .419 B.Johnson PHA 10 B.Johnson PHA 30 1934 DEA 16 14 J.Dykes CHA .419 E.Averill CLA 9 A.Simmons CHA 26 1934 CHA 12 14 E.Averill CLA .412 OTHERS TIED W 5 E.Averill CLA 26 1934 CLA 11 14 1934 NYA 12 16 WINS SAVES ERA 1934 SLA 8 18 E.Whitehi WAA 7 H.Pennock BOA 4 J.Murphy NYA 2.22 OTHERS TIED W 4 F.Ostermu BOA 4 J.Weaver SLA 2.25 C.Hogsett DEA 3 B.Newsom SLA 2.43 J.Murphy NYA 3 B.Weiland BOA 2.60 OTHERS TIED W 2 S.Rowe DEA 2.61 CUR HIT STREAK STOLEN BASES STRIKEOUTS J.Foxx PHA 11 G.Walker DEA 8 L.Gomez NYA 36 R.Warstle PHA 11 F.Uhalt CHA 6 R.Ruffing NYA 32 R.Johnson BOA 9 J.White DEA 6 F.Marberr DEA 27 S.West SLA 9 B.Werber BOA 5 M.Pearson CLA 26 B.Johnson PHA 8 OTHERS TIED W 4 B.Newsom SLA 24 YESTERDAY'S GAMES TODAY'S SCHEDULE AND PROBABLE STARTERS BOA at CLA NYA-Ruffing(3-2, 2.65) at CHA-Jones(1-4, 5.93) NYA at CHA PHA-Marcum(3-2, 4.13) at DEA-Rowe(4-0, 2.61) PHA 8 at DEA 11 WAA-Weaver(2-4, 4.98) at SLA-Coffman(0-2, 4.26) WAA at SLA WHO'S HOT - BEST IN LAST 10 DAYS BATTER TM AVG AB H RB BB HR PITCHER TM IP H ER BB Ks HR WLS B.Werber BOA .348 23 8 10 6 4 M.Harder CLA 9 5 0 1 1 0 100 J.Foxx PHA .444 27 12 10 4 3 J.Knott SLA 9 3 0 4 6 0 001 B.Johnson PHA .385 26 10 8 5 3 E.Whitehill WAA 18 15 5 7 6 0 200 Z.Bonura CHA .261 23 6 6 6 3 L.Gomez NYA 9 5 1 4 8 0 100 A.Simmons CHA .517 29 15 11 1 2 V.Sorrell DEA 15 8 3 8 0 0 110 WHO'S NOT - WORST IN LAST 10 DAYS BATTER TM AVG AB H RB BB HR PITCHER TM IP H ER BB Ks HR WLS E.Phillips WAA .000 25 0 0 4 0 L.Stewart WAA 5 13 9 3 0 0 010 B.Boken CHA .217 23 5 1 2 0 A.Benton PHA 7 11 10 6 5 1 111 M.Cochrane DEA .192 26 5 1 5 0 L.Tietje CHA 8 11 7 3 3 2 010 D.Cooke BOA .095 21 2 2 6 0 J.Deshong NYA 7 16 8 4 2 3 100 F.Schulte WAA .222 27 6 4 3 0 R.Van Atta NYA 7 6 6 6 0 0 010 INJURY REPORT No injuries to report

LEAGUE STANDINGS FOR 1934 American League WON LOST PCT GB MAGIC# ACTWON ACTLOST ACTPCT 1934 Philadelphia PHA 18 11 .621 ---- 125 68 82 .453 1934 Boston BOA 17 12 .586 1.0 76 76 .500 1934 Washington WAA 18 13 .581 1.0 66 88 .429 1934 Detroit DEA 16 14 .533 2.5 101 53 .656 1934 Chicago CHA 12 14 .462 4.5 53 99 .349 1934 Cleveland CLA 11 14 .440 5.0 85 69 .552 1934 New York NYA 12 16 .429 5.5 90 64 .584 1934 St. Louis SLA 8 18 .308 8.5 67 85 .441 OVERALL RECORD Team WON LOST PCT HOME ROAD LEFT RIGHT EXTRA 1-RUN LAST 10 STREAK BOA 17 12 .586 12- 8 5- 4 5- 2 12-10 1- 1 5- 5 5-5 Won 1 CHA 12 14 .462 4- 7 8- 7 2- 0 10-14 0- 1 2- 3 3-7 Lost 1 CLA 11 14 .440 7- 2 4-12 4- 6 7- 8 1- 0 3- 4 4-6 Lost 1 DEA 16 14 .533 9- 6 7- 8 3- 6 13- 8 1- 1 4- 5 5-5 Won 1 NYA 12 16 .429 8- 7 4- 9 2- 4 10-12 0- 1 2- 6 5-5 Won 1 PHA 18 11 .621 10- 5 8- 6 2- 1 16-10 2- 0 7- 1 7-3 Won 1 SLA 8 18 .308 5- 4 3-14 3- 4 5-14 0- 1 2- 4 4-6 Lost 1 WAA 18 13 .581 11- 7 7- 6 2- 4 16- 9 0- 0 5- 2 6-4 Won 2 TOTAL 112 112 .500 TEAM -APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT+ BOA 8- 3 9- 9 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 CHA 6- 4 6-10 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 CLA 6- 3 5-11 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 DEA 5- 5 11- 9 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 NYA 4- 7 8- 9 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 PHA 5- 7 13- 4 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 SLA 2- 7 6-11 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 WAA 6- 6 12- 7 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 WINS ARE ACROSS, LOSSES ARE DOWN: TEAM BOA CHA CLA DEA NYA PHA SLA WAA BOA - 2 2 2 3 1 3 4 CHA 2 - 1 3 1 0 3 2 CLA 1 1 - 2 1 1 3 2 DEA 2 3 1 - 3 2 3 2 NYA 1 2 2 2 - 3 1 1 PHA 2 4 3 2 3 - 2 2 SLA 2 0 2 0 3 1 - 0 WAA 2 2 3 3 2 3 3 -

May 22nd, 1934 - NL Standings and Leaders

NEWSPAPER STYLE RECAP FOR 1934 National League Date: 5/22/1934 TEAM WON LOST BATTING AVERAGE HOME RUNS RUNS BATTED IN 1934 CHN 21 11 M.Ott NYN .448 G.Hartnet CHN 8 M.Ott NYN 32 1934 NYN 20 11 J.Medwick SLN .418 R.Collins SLN 7 W.Berger BON 26 1934 BRN 15 13 B.Terry NYN .414 W.Berger BON 6 G.Hartnet CHN 25 1934 SLN 16 14 G.Slade CIN .390 L.Koeneck BRN 6 J.Medwick SLN 25 1934 PIN 13 13 D.Bartell PHN .380 M.Ott NYN 6 OTHERS TIED W 23 1934 PHN 12 15 1934 BON 9 18 WINS SAVES ERA 1934 CIN 8 19 C.Hubbell NYN 8 B.Smith BON 3 C.Hubbell NYN 1.25 L.Warneke CHN 6 H.Bell NYN 3 B.Cantwel BON 1.45 R.Benge BRN 5 W.Hoyt PIN 3 P.Derring CIN 1.77 G.Bush CHN 5 J.Haines SLN 3 A.Stout CIN 2.08 OTHERS TIED W 4 OTHERS TIED W 2 L.Warneke CHN 2.26 CUR HIT STREAK STOLEN BASES STRIKEOUTS A.Comoros CIN 13 P.Martin SLN 9 D.Dean SLN 45 B.Herman CHN 11 D.Taylor BRN 5 V.Mungo BRN 44 E.Allen PHN 11 J.Rothroc SLN 5 L.Warneke CHN 42 B.Ryan NYN 10 T.Piet CIN 4 P.Malone CHN 29 OTHERS TIED W 8 C.Fullis PHN 4 C.Hubbell NYN 26 YESTERDAY'S GAMES TODAY'S SCHEDULE AND PROBABLE STARTERS CHN 7 at BRN 6 CHN-Root(2-1, 2.87) at BRN-Lucas(0-0, 9.00) PIN 0 at PHN 7 CIN-Derring(3-1, 1.77) at BON-Betts(1-4, 5.30) SLN 11 at NYN 12 PIN-Birkofe(2-3, 4.42) at PHN-Darrow(0-1, 5.40) SLN-Dean(3-2, 5.81) at NYN-Smith(1-1, 2.08) WHO'S HOT - BEST IN LAST 10 DAYS BATTER TM AVG AB H RB BB HR PITCHER TM IP H ER BB Ks HR WLS L.Koenecke BRN .464 28 13 9 3 4 C.Hubbell NYN 18 16 3 1 9 0 200 G.Hartnett CHN .344 32 11 9 6 3 B.Lee CHN 25 26 11 10 13 4 300 J.Medwick SLN .382 34 13 9 1 3 B.Cantwell BON 13 11 1 3 7 0 000 G.Suhr PIN .286 21 6 7 4 1 V.Mungo BRN 24 17 8 4 15 0 120 B.Terry NYN .390 41 16 13 3 2 D.Leonard BRN 11 10 1 1 3 0 100 WHO'S NOT - WORST IN LAST 10 DAYS BATTER TM AVG AB H RB BB HR PITCHER TM IP H ER BB Ks HR WLS H.Critz NYN .125 32 4 2 0 0 J.Mooney SLN 5 9 6 3 1 1 010 E.Orsatti SLN .167 24 4 1 1 0 H.Smith PIN 11 20 11 4 2 0 010 M.McManus BON .192 26 5 1 1 0 A.Herring BRN 6 8 6 9 1 0 010 A.Galan CHN .219 32 7 1 2 0 H.Bell NYN 9 12 7 3 1 2 011 F.Frisch SLN .182 33 6 4 1 0 C.Root CHN 6 7 4 3 1 1 010 INJURY REPORT No injuries to report

LEAGUE STANDINGS FOR 1934 National League WON LOST PCT GB MAGIC# ACTWON ACTLOST ACTPCT 1934 Chicago CHN 21 11 .656 ---- 123 86 65 .570 1934 New York NYN 20 11 .645 .5 93 60 .608 1934 Brooklyn BRN 15 13 .536 4.0 71 81 .467 1934 St. Louis SLN 16 14 .533 4.0 95 58 .621 1934 Pittsburgh PIN 13 13 .500 5.0 74 76 .493 1934 Philadelphia PHN 12 15 .444 6.5 56 93 .376 1934 Boston BON 9 18 .333 9.5 78 73 .517 1934 Cincinnati CIN 8 19 .296 10.5 52 99 .344 OVERALL RECORD Team WON LOST PCT HOME ROAD LEFT RIGHT EXTRA 1-RUN LAST 10 STREAK BON 9 18 .333 2- 7 7-11 0- 5 9-13 1- 1 5- 5 4-6 Won 1 BRN 15 13 .536 4- 5 11- 8 4- 2 11-11 0- 0 3- 6 5-5 Lost 2 CHN 21 11 .656 13- 6 8- 5 5- 1 16-10 1- 0 8- 3 6-4 Won 2 CIN 8 19 .296 5-10 3- 9 3- 4 5-15 1- 2 4- 5 4-6 Lost 4 NYN 20 11 .645 10- 4 10- 7 6- 2 14- 9 1- 3 6- 7 7-3 Won 6 PHN 12 15 .444 9- 2 3-13 1- 4 11-11 1- 0 4- 5 5-5 Won 4 PIN 13 13 .500 10- 7 3- 6 5- 4 8- 9 1- 1 3- 5 5-5 Lost 5 SLN 16 14 .533 12- 8 4- 6 3- 3 13-11 2- 1 5- 2 5-5 Lost 2 TOTAL 114 114 .500 TEAM -APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT+ BON 5- 6 4-12 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 BRN 6- 5 9- 8 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 CHN 8- 4 13- 7 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 CIN 4- 7 4-12 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 NYN 6- 5 14- 6 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 PHN 5- 6 7- 9 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 PIN 7- 3 6-10 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 SLN 3- 8 13- 6 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 0- 0 WINS ARE ACROSS, LOSSES ARE DOWN: TEAM BON BRN CHN CIN NYN PHN PIN SLN BON - 3 0 3 2 0 1 0 BRN 2 - 1 2 2 3 3 2 CHN 3 5 - 4 2 2 1 4 CIN 2 0 2 - 1 1 1 1 NYN 3 1 1 5 - 3 3 4 PHN 2 2 4 0 2 - 2 0 PIN 0 2 2 3 0 3 - 3 SLN 6 0 1 2 2 3 2 -

May 21st, 1934 - NL Game Summaries

Giants Hold On In Shutout With Cards
Home team nearly blows 12-5 lead

Cardinals....... 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 3 3 - 11 15 1
Giants............ 0 1 0 0 4 1 3 3 x - 12 14 1

Giants manager and first baseman Bill Terry (pictured) connected with a 'big fly' and had 7 RBI at the Polo Grounds as the New York Giants beat the St. Louis Cardinals by the count of 12 to 11.

Terry was in a groove all day. He delivered a one-base hit scoring two baserunners in the 5th inning, smacked a three-run homer (his 3rd of theseason) in the 7th inning and slapped a base-hit plating two runs in the 8th inning. St. Louis had a chance to come back in the 9th but they came up short.

The victory was credited to Fred Fitzsimmons (4-3) who went 2 and 2/3 innings,allowing 3 runs. Fitzsimmons got help from Hi Bell who earned his 3rd save. Flint Rhem(1-1) was tagged with the loss in relief. Noting the 3 unearned runs that cost the Cards the game, manager Frankie Frisch stated 'Fundamentals, fundamentals, fundamentals...we lost this game today because we didn't follow the instructions every Little Leaguer hears every day.'



Phillies Top Pirates 7-0 at the Baker Bowl
Pearce shuts down powerful Bucs lineup

Pirates......... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 8 2
Phillies........ 2 0 1 3 0 0 0 1 - 7 12 0

Frank Pearce tossed a complete game shutout as the Philadelphia Phillies topped the Pittsburgh Pirates by a score of 7 to 0 at the Baker Bowl. Pearce(1-0) pitched a fine game. He went 9 innings allowing 8 hits and 4 walks reducing his ERA from 5.79 to 1.98.

Philadelphia rapped out 12 hits for the afternoon. Larry French (3-2) was charged with the loss. He allowed 10 hits and 2 walks in 7 innings.


Cubs Win Close One at Ebbets!
Skipper delivers key hit for Cubs

Cubs........ 0 0 2 0 0 5 0 0 0 - 7 8 0
Dodgers.. 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 - 6 8 1

The Chicago Cubs edged the Brooklyn Dodgers at Ebbetts Field by the score of 7 to 6.

Chicago brought 5 runs across the plate in the 6th inning with the help of 4 hits. The key offensive moment was provided by Charlie Grimm who quieted the crowd when he lined a base-hit bringing in two baserunners. Brooklyn had a chance in the 9th but they came up short.

Bill Lee(3-1) allowed 6 runs in 7 and 1/3 innings, and picked up the victory.Lee was helped out by Dick Ward who recorded his 1st save. Art Herring(1-1)suffered the loss. He struggled with his control issuing 9 walks in 6innings. 'Anytime you lose it hurts,' said Casey Stengel 'but it's losing the close ones that really hurt.'

May 21st, 1934 - AL Game Summaries

Tigers Can't Get it Going; Lose to Nats 4-2
Whitehill earns win number 7 with 2 run performance

Nationals....... 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 - 4 9 1
Tigers............ 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 - 2 9 4

John Stone had 2 base hits and 2 RBI and Earl Whitehill pitched a complete game as the Washington Nationals defeated the Detroit Tigers 4 to 2 at Navin Field. Whitehill (7-1) had a solid outing for Washington. He surrendered 9 hits and 2walks in 9 innings lowering his ERA from 3.64 to 3.42. The Detroit batters went down meekly in the bottom of the 9th. Firpo Marberry(2-3) took the loss. He surrendered 6 hits and 5 walks in 6 and1/3 innings.



A's Win Over Browns in 12, 8-7
McNair hits grand slam for A's

Athletics....... 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 1 - 8 9 1
Browns.......... 4 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 - 7 16 0

Shortstop Eric McNair ripped a bases loaded blast at Sportsman's Park as the Philadelphia Athletics beat the St. Louis Browns in 12 innings 8 to 7.

The game was deadlocked at 7 after nine full innings. Philadelphia won the hard fought contest in the 12th inning. Rabbit Warstler slapped a one-basehit. After an out was recorded, Bob Johnson stepped up to the plate and he delivered a base-hit. Jimmie Foxx then was walked intentionally to load the bases. Ed Coleman came up and he hit a deep fly scoring the run.

Philadelphia won despite being out-hit by St. Louis 16 hits to 9. Al Benton(3-1) went 5 innings allowing 1 run for the victory. Bill McAfee(0-1)was hit with the loss in relief. His ERA increased from 3.48 to 3.97 as he allowed 1 run in 1 inning. Philadelphia now has a record of a league leading 18-11. With the loss St. Louis now has a record of 8-18, worst in the league.



Yankees Rally for Win in 9th
5 run inning breaks deadlock for Bombers

Yankees......... 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 - 9 10 1
Indians........... 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 - 4 8 3

Lou Gehrig went deep and had 4 RBI as the New York Yankees topped theCleveland Indians by a score of 9 to 4 at League Park.

New York came up with the deciding runs in the 9th inning scoring 5 runners on 5 hits. The crucial at-bat was provided by Gehrig who silenced League Parkas he delivered a single bringing in two baserunners. New York had 10 hits for the afternoon.

The win went to Jimmie Deshong(1-1) who allowed no runs in 1 inning. Willis Hudlin(2-3) was the losing pitcher. He pitched 8 and 1/3 innings giving up 8 hits and 2 walks.

Red Sox Win at Comiskey on Werber's Bat

BoSox third sacker goes yard twice; Pennock picks up 4th save

Red Sox......... 2 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 - 7 10 1

White Sox....... 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 - 3 12 0

Billy Werber slammed 2 homeruns and had 3 RBI at Comiskey Park where the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 7 to 3.

Werber provided the offensive punch. He hit a single in the 1st inning, cracked a solo homerun in the 7th inning and popped a two-run clout over the fence (his 5th of the season) in the 9th inning. Boston had 10 hits for theafternoon.

Gordon Rhodes(3-5) went 6 innings allowing 3 runs for the victory. Herb Pennock got the save, his 4th. Phil Gallivan(0-2) was given the loss.

May 20th, 1934 - NL Game Summaries

Giants Win 2-0 in Thriller with Cards
Hubbell outduels Dean for 8th straight complete game win!

Cardinals....... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 10 0

Giants............ 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 x - 2 5 1

Win:Hubbell (8-0) Loss:Dean (2-6)

Homeruns- M.Ott(6th)

Carl Hubbell (pictured) blanked St. Louis in a very well-pitched complete game and Mel Ott homered and had 2 RBI as the New York Giants outscored the St. Louis Cardinals 2 to 0. Hubbell (8-0) pitched a solid game. He went 9 innings allowing 10 hits and no walks. Although they lost, St. Louis did out-hit New York 10 to 5. Dizzy Dean(2-6) was the losing pitcher. He surrendered only 2 runs and 5 hits in 7 innings.

Cubs Squeak By Dodgers, 2-1

Fans witness great pitching duel at Ebbets

Cubs............ 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 - 2 6 0

Dodgers......... 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 1 9 0

Win:Warneke(6-1) Loss:Mungo(3-6)

Lon Warneke (pictured) tossed a complete game as the Chicago Cubs defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers 2 to 1 at Ebbetts Field. Chicago had 1 run cross the plate in the 5th inning. Brooklyn threatened in the 9th but Chicago was able to put down the rally. Warneke(6-1) got the victory, allowing 1 run for the game. Van LingleMungo (3-6) was the loser. 'He gutted it out' Charlie Grimm said of Warneke. 'I was very impressed by his tenacity.'

Braves Eke Out 15 Inning Win Over Reds

Cantwell gives up 1 run in 13 1/3 inning win

Reds............ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 1 12 4

Braves......... 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 - 2 9 1

Win:Brown (1-1) Loss:Shaute(1-3)

Wally Berger had 2 base hits as the Boston Braves defeated the Cincinnati Reds in 15 innings by the score of 2 to 1 at Braves Field. The score was tied at 1 after nine. Boston came out the victor in the 15thinning. Berger ripped a base-knock. Two outs later Pinky Whitney came to the plate and reached on an error. Shanty Hogan then reached on an error, making Boston victorious to the delight of the the home town crowd. Despite losing, Cincinnati out-hit Boston 12 to 9.

Bob Brown (1-1) (pictured) allowed no runs in 1 and 2/3 innings, and picked up the victory. Joe Shaute (1-3) was given the loss in relief. It was a tough loss for him as he did not allow an earned run in his 1 and 2/3 innings of work. With this win, Boston has a 9-18 record. They have been 4-6 lately. With the loss, the Cincinnati ballclub's record is 8-19.

Phillies Start Strong in Win Over Bucs

Davis strong on mound for Phili in 3rd "W"

Pirates......... 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 - 2 6 3

Phillies........ 3 0 3 1 2 0 0 0 - 9 11 1

Win:Davis(3-3) Loss:Smith(0-1)

Harvey Hendrick (pictured) hit 2 doubles and had 4 RBI at Baker Bowl as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9 to 2. Philadelphia started with a bang, jumping out to an early lead in their halfof the first with 3 runs using 2 hits.

Dick Bartell started the inning offright when he laced a base-hit, and an error was also committed. After an out was recorded, Ethan Allen stepped up to the plate and he reached on an error. Hendrick then reached on an error which scored a run. Don Hurst was up next and he delivered a one-base hit to load the bases. Mickey Haslin stepped into the box and drew a walk scoring one more run. Lou Chiozza added his contribution to the rally and hit a deep fly scoring the final run of theinning. That scoring would be all that was needed. For the gamePhiladelphia out-hit Pittsburgh 11 to 6.

The victory went to Curt Davis(3-3) who went 8 innings, allowing 2 runs. The loss was charged to Hal Smith(0-1). He allowed a few too many baserunners giving up 10 hits and 3 walks in 4 and 1/3 innings. Philadelphia now has a record of 11-15. With this loss, Pittsburgh has a 5-5record of late, 13-12 overall.