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Sunday, September 9, 2007
May 27th, 1934 - AL Standings and Leaders
May 27th, 1934 - NL Standings and Leaders
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Saturday, September 8, 2007
May 27th, 1934 - NL Game Summaries
Cards Hold on for Extra Innings Win in Philly
Davis blasts 10th inning homer for win
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 home runs and had 5 RBI as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in 10 innings by a score of 9 to 8 at the Baker Bowl.
The score was knotted at 8 after nine innings. St. Louis won it in the 10th inning. Davis smashed a bases-empty 'big-fly' (his 4th of the season). Both teams finished the game with 16 hits.
Jesse Haines(3-0) was the winner, allowing no runs in 1 and 2/3 innings. Syl Johnson(0-2) ended up with the loss in relief. The St. Louis ball club's record now stands at 18-16. Philadelphia has a record of 13-18 after the loss.
Red Hot Giants Rally Over Pirates 6-5Manager Terry sparks team with 3 hit performance
Pirates......... 0 0 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 - 5 10 1
Giants.......... 0 1 0 0 3 2 0 0 x - 6 14 3
First baseman Bill Terry had 3 base hits as the New York Giants topped the Pittsburgh Pirates by a score of 6 to 5 at the Polo Grounds. New York took the lead for keeps in the 6th inning as they scored 2 runs on 3 base hits. For the game New York out-hit Pittsburgh 14 to 10.
Jack Salveson (4-0) allowed no runs in 3 and 1/3 innings, and picked up the victory. Red Lucas(2-3) took the loss. He got hit hard, allowing 13 hits and 3 walks in 7 innings. This win by New York continues their recent hot streak. In their last ten games, they have a record of 9-1. For the season, they are 23-12. With the loss Pittsburgh now has a record of 15-15.
Mungo Outduels Rival in Dodger WinDerringer held home team to two, but Reds offered no support
Reds............ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 5 0
Dodgers......... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 - 2 4 1
Van Lingle Mungo threw a complete game shutout as the Brooklyn Dodgers outscored the Cincinnati Reds 2 to 0.
Mungo(4-6) was simply too much for the Cincinnati batters. He allowed only 5 hits and 2 walks in 9 innings improving his ERA from 3.95 to 3.50. Brooklyn had just 4 hits for the afternoon. Paul Derringer(3-3) was the loser. He pitched 8 innings giving up only 4 hits and 2 walks. The Brooklyn ballclub's record now stands at 17-15. Cincinnati can't seem to snap out of their recent 'funk'. Now they have a miserable 2-8 record over the last couple weeks.
Braves Win in Dramatic Extra Innings Comeback Over CubsLee sends three run walk off over right field fence
Cubs............ 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 - 3 9 0
Braves........ 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 - 5 13 2
Hal Lee left the yard and had 3 RBI as the Boston Braves topped the Chicago Cubs in 11 innings by a score of 5 to 3 at Braves Field.
The score was knotted at 2 after nine innings. Chicago scored one in the top of the 11th, but Boston was not done. In the bottom half of the inning, Bill Urbanski led off with a single. Buck Jordan then drew a walk. The crowd stared to cheer loudly as Lee who already had two hits on the day, approached home plate. Lee took a 1-2 curve ball the other way, and the ball sailed and sailed, just clearing the distant 364 foot right field chain link fence for only his second homer of the year as 4,734 happy fans celebrated wildly.
For the game Boston out-hit Chicago 13 to 9. Bob Smith (1-0) went 3 innings allowing 1 run for the victory. Guy Bush (5-2) was the losing pitcher. He allowed 13 hits and 4 walks in 10 innings.
Friday, September 7, 2007
May 27th, 1934 - AL Game Summaries
Sox Score Big Comeback Against Tigers
Visitors cap 4 run 8th with extra inning win; Rowe drops first game
Red Sox......... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 1 - 5 8 0
Tigers.......... 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 - 4 10 2
The Detroit Tigers appeared to be cruising towards their 19th win of the season after 7 innings today. Up 4-0, with Schoolboy Rowe throwing a shut out, the Tigers may have gotten too comfortable. The Red Sox scored 4 times in the 8th to send the game to extra innings.
In the 11th inning for Boston. Dusty Cooke drew a walk. After an out was recorded, Lyn Lary stepped up to the plate and he lined a single scoring the run.
Boston had 8 hits for the afternoon. Rube Walberg(3-0) got credit for the victory, pitching 4 innings and allowingn o runs. Schoolboy Rowe(4-1) was the loser. He pitched 10 innings giving up 7 hits and 5 walks.
Yankees Topple Browns in 11
Ol' Stubblebeard has one last 'hurrah'
Yankees......... 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 - 6 11 4
Browns.......... 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 2 0 0 0 - 5 13 0
Earle Combs had 4 hits at Sportsman's Park where the red-hot New York Yankees beat the St. Louis Browns in 11 innings 6 to 5.
Both teams were tied at 5 runs apiece after nine innings. New York came out the victor in the 11th inning. Art Jorgens laced a single. One out later, Burleigh Grimes stepped in and he laid down a sacrifice bunt. Combs then doubled scoring the run.
New York banged out 11 on the afternoon. Grimes (1-0) allowed no runs in 2 and 2/3 innings, and picked up the victory. Jimmie Deshong earned the save, his 1st. Ed Wells (0-4) ended up with the loss in relief. This win by New York continues their recent hot streak. In their last tengames, they have a record of 8-2. For the season, they are 18-16. St. Louis can't seem to snap out of their recent 'funk'. Now they have a miserable 2-8 record over the last couple weeks.
Indians Triumph Over A's in 11-1 RoutBrown flumoxes mighty A's batsmen
Athletics....... 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 - 1 7 0
Indians.......... 4 0 3 0 1 0 3 0 x - 11 13 0
Lloyd Brown completed the game without help from the bullpen as the ClevelandIndians man-handled the Philadelphia Athletics - the final score was 11 to1. It was a good day for Cleveland thanks to Odell Hale. He doubled plating tworuns in the 1st inning and bombed a two-run dinger (his 2nd of the season) inthe 3rd inning. Cleveland had 13 hits for the afternoon. Brown(1-3) picked up the complete game victory, allowing 1 run. RoyMahaffey(0-4) was given the loss. He was knocked around, surrendering 7 runsin 2 and 1/3 innings.
Manush, Nats Take Care of Business in ChicagoWeaver holds Sox to 2 as Manush goes 3-4
Nationals....... 0 0 1 2 0 2 0 2 0 - 7 14 1
White Sox....... 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 - 2 8 1
Monte Weaver was able to finish what he started and was credited with a complete game at Comiskey Park as the Washington Nationals beat the ChicagoWhite Sox by the count of 7 to 2.
Heinie Manush went 3 for 4 with a pair of doubles, knocking in 4 of the Nationals' 7 runs.
Weaver(4-4) gave Washington a solid outing. He was reached for 8 hits and 1walk in 9 innings lowering his ERA from 4.11 to 3.82. Washington finishedwith 14 hits in the victory. Sam Jones(2-5) was hit with the loss. He was hit hard and gave up 11 hits and3 walks in 7 and 1/3 innings.
Thursday, September 6, 2007
May 26th, 1934 - NL Game Summaries
Cubbies Top Braves 6-4 in BostonRookie Galan Provides the Bat for Cubs as Warneke gets win number 7
Cubs............ 3 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 - 6 8 0
Braves.......... 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 - 4 7 0
Second baseman Augie Galan cracked a homer and Lon Warneke completed the game without help from the bullpen at Braves Field as the Chicago Cubs beat the Boston Braves 6 to 4.
Chicago wasted no time and took the lead in the first inning when they scored 3 runs on 2 hits. The crucial at-bat was provided by Charlie Grimm who silenced the stadium when he laced a one-base hit which was good for two runs. Boston was set down quietly in the bottom of the 9th.
Warneke(7-1) finished the game allowing 4 runs in the victory. Ben Cantwell(1-2) took the loss. 'He gutted it out' Grimm said of Warneke. 'I was very impressed by his tenacity.'
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
May 26th, 1934 - AL Game Summaries
Tigers win over Red Sox 6-1Walker and Bridges lead Tigers at bat and on mound
Red Sox......... 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 - 1 6 1
Tigers............. 0 2 1 0 0 0 1 2 x - 6 14 1
Tommy Bridges went the distance as the Detroit Tigers beat the Boston Red Sox by a score of 6 to 1. Bridges(2-5) looked very much in control throughout the day. He allowed only 6 hits and 2 walks in 9 innings lowering his ERA to 4.71. Detroit rapped out 14 hits for the afternoon, three of which belong to outfielder 'Gee' Wilson (pictured), who is leading Detroit with a .373 batting average so far.
The loss was charged to Fritz Ostermueller(1-4). He was touched for 10 hitsand 2 walks in 7 innings.
Nats Top Sox at Comiskey, 7-5Reserve helps defending champs to strong start
Nationals....... 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 1 0 - 7 11 0
White Sox....... 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 - 5 8 1
Nats' backup catcher Eddie Phillips hit a homerun and had 3 RBI at Comiskey Park as the Washington Nationals beat the Chicago White Sox 7 to 5.
Washington jumped on top to stay in the top of the 3rd inning scoring 3runners on 3 hits. Washington out-hit Chicago for the game, 11 hits to 8. The victory was credited to General Crowder (1-2) who went 7 and 2/3 innings,allowing 4 runs. Phil Gallivan(0-3) suffered the loss. He allowed 10 hits and 1 walk in 7 and 1/3 innings.
Indian Bats Quieted by Strong A's PitchingCascarella is dominant on mound for Philly
Athletics....... 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 - 3 9 1
Indians......... 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 1 6 1
Joe Cascarella (pictured) is quietly amassing a strong start to the 1934 season. with today's victory over Cleveland, he is 4-0 with a 2.76 ERA. 'Joe's been a very pleasant surprise this season,' said A's owner and manager Connie Mack. 'He's a prime reason we're where we are, even after we lost some key players from previous seasons.'
Cascarella completed the game without help from the bullpen at League Parkas the Philadelphia Athletics beat the Cleveland Indians by the count of 3 to 1. Cascarella(4-0) looked very much in control throughout the day. He allowed just 6 hits and 1 walk in 9 innings. Philadelphia had 9 hits for the afternoon. Willis Hudlin (2-4) was charged with the loss. He pitched 8 innings giving up7 hits and 3 walks.
Yanks Top Browns 8-2 with Solid Play at Bat, MoundNew York win streak stands at six
Yankees......... 2 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 - 8 12 3
Browns.......... 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 - 2 6 1
Johnny Murphy (pictured) pitched a complete game as the New York Yankees topped the St. Louis Browns by a score of 8 to 2 at Sportsman's Park.
Sammy Byrd had a big day with his bat. He laced a base-hit in the 1st inning, emptied the bases with a Grand Slam homerun (his 3rd of the season) in the 6th inning and banged out a single in the 8th inning. New York had a total of 12 hits for the game.
The win went to Murphy(2-2) who allowed 2 runs in the game. Bump Hadley(2-4) took the loss. He was hit hard and gave up 8 hits and 5 walks in 5 and 2/3innings. New York extended their winning streak to 6 games.
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
May 25th, 1934 - NL Player of the Week - Chuck Klein
NL Player of the Week - Chuck KleinOur last AL Player of the Week (Lou Gehrig) was probably the best known player of the 1930s. Our NL Player this week, Chuck Klein (HA40), is among the least well known of the 1930s stars.
One reason for this is that although Klein is playing for the Cubs in our 1934 replay, he actually spent nearly all of his career with the cellar dwelling Phillies (1928-1933, 1935-1939, 1940-1944) with interludes in Chicago (1934-1935) and Pittsburgh (1939). He makes Bill James's All Star team of players on 100 loss teams.
According to James, Klein wound up in Philadelphia because the Cardinals felt constrained from purchasing Klein's contract, despite general manager Branch Rickey's view that he was the best player in the Central League (AAA). The Cardinals already controlled two teams in the league, and were fueding with Commissioner Landis over the extent of their farm system. Rickey felt that if the Cards obtained a player from a team they didn't control, it might upset the apple cart with the tempestuous Landis. Accordingly, Rickey spoke with his good friend and thefuture manager of his Brooklyn teams, Burt Shotten, then managing in Philadelphia, and convinced Shotten to purchase Klein's contract for Philadelphia. Having read extensively about Rickey, I suspect that Rickey was, in essence, neutralizing Klein as a threat to the Cards by ensuring that he wound up with a team that could not compete.
Klein proved Rickey's judgment correct. He was the NL MVP in 1932 and the runner up in 1931 and 1933. He won four home run titles and a triple crown. Another notable achievement is being the first NL player to hit four home runs in a game in the 20th century. Klein was also a superb fielder and holds the record for most assists in the modern era (44) in that position.
While the left handed hitter Klein benefited from the short right field in the Baker Bowl (a high right field tin fence that was between 280 and 320 feet from home plate from the line to right-center), an analysis of 1930s players at The Hardball Times concludes that Klein "was a legitimately tremendous hitter (who waited far too long to be elected to the Hall of Fame)..."
He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1980.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/35876/chuck_klein_an_overlooked_hall_of_famer.html
http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/printarticle/leveling-the-1930s-playing-field-part-2-the-careers/
