
May 22, 1930: Phillies finally beat Giants on Chuck Klein's home run
The Philadelphia Phillies had lost all six games they had played…
June 23, 1930: Hack Wilson hits for the cycle as Cubs pound Phillies
In a Monday-afternoon game at Wrigley Field, the “Cubs buried…

July 13, 1930: Thou shalt not ... Cubs rally scrubbed by Boston's Sunday law
The clock didn’t exactly strike midnight for the Chicago Cubs,…

July 25, 1930: Athletics pull off two triple steals in rout of Cleveland
On July 9, 1930, the New York Yankees defeated the Philadelphia…
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 8, 1930: Old-timers make history in charity game at Braves Field
The romantic affection which Boston always has for the players…

September 17, 1930: Big day for Braves rookie Berger with three home runs in doubleheader
Today’s ballplayers and their union would be aghast, but Great…
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.…

September 28, 1930: Babe Ruth returns to the mound in Boston, records first win in nine years
“What a happy world this would be if every one was accomplished…
October 4, 1930: Wild Bill Hallahan shuts out A's in Game 3 to rekindle Redbirds' hopes
The mood was gloomy and subdued at Sportsman’s Park in the…
October 5, 1930: Jesse Haines defeats Lefty Grove in Fall Classic pitchers' duel
With the Cardinals trailing the Philadelphia A’s two games…

October 6, 1930: Jimmie Foxx's ninth-inning homer puts A's on verge of a championship in Game 5
Of all seasons, the least likely in which to expect a pitchers’…

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…

May 30, 1931: Facing back-to-back shutouts, Red Sox rally with 6 runs in bottom of the ninth
On May 30 — Decoration Day — the Boston Red Sox were playing…

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 12, 1931: Cardinals set doubles record with assist from St. Louis crowd
Fans began arriving at Dodier Street and Grand Boulevard shortly…

August 8, 1931: Bobby Burke throws only Senators no-hitter at Griffith Stadium
Griffith Stadium was the home of the Washington Senators from…

August 17, 1931: Thousands turn out to honor Billy Evans at Indians' exhibition in Youngstown
Billy Evans referred to Youngstown, Ohio, as his first love.1
And…

September 9, 1931: Al Capone turns out for Cubs-White Sox charity exhibition in Chicago
By 1931, Al Capone was the kingpin of the criminal enterprise…

September 20, 1931: Cardinals' Gabby Street returns to field after 19 seasons
Charles Evard Street’s long winding path to St Louis had a…

September 23, 1931: Charity begins at home plate: Red Sox, Braves team up for benefit game
In 1931 the United States was two years into the Great Depression,…