August 21, 1930: Chick Hafey hits for the cycle as Cardinals pound Phillies

On this steamy August afternoon, the bespectacled outfielder…

August 28, 1930: Cardinals edge Cubs in 20 innings as pennant race tightens

Opening a four-game series at Wrigley Field, the St. Louis Cardinals…

September 6, 1930: Brooklyn scores season-high 22 runs to ignite win streak

Heavy hitters for the 1930 Brooklyn Robins (L to R): RF Babe…

September 8, 1930: Old-timers make history in charity game at Braves Field

The romantic affection which Boston always has for the players…

September 28, 1930: Comeback Cubs prevail as Hack Wilson sets RBI mark

It is often said in sports that records are meant to be broken.…

October 1, 1930: Grove outduels Grimes in World Series opener

To win their second consecutive World Series, the Philadelphia…

October 2, 1930: George Earnshaw quiets the Cardinals in Game 2

These St. Louis Cardinals were a gang of swaggering roughnecks…

April 29, 1931: Wes Ferrell homers, no-hits Browns in Cleveland

The 1931 baseball season was nearly two weeks old and the eight…

May 18, 1931: White Sox’s six-run rally in 9th trims Red Sox

“With an unmistakable defeat about to engulf them,” the Chicago…

June 20, 1931: Boston Braves celebrate Fred Hoey Day

My dear Mr. Whitman, While "days" for baseball players are in…

June 20, 1931: Old Pete brings night baseball to Jamestown

On the evening of June 20, 1931, in Jamestown, North Dakota,…

July 11, 1931: Phillies reliever absorbs 22-hit barrage in loss to Giants

In 1931, Charles “Dutch” Schesler was midway through a professional…

July 12, 1931: Cardinals set doubles record with assist from St. Louis crowd

Fans began arriving at Dodier Street and Grand Boulevard shortly…