1935 Playoffs
Boston Red Sox vs New York Giants
Game 1
Tuesday 10/1
Boston 2 NY 0:
WP Curt Davis
LP Lefty Grove
Davis Sparkles in Shutout
Tuesday, October 1st, 1935
In an excellent mound performance, Curt Davis of the Boston Red Sox whitewashed the New York Giants 2-0 on a 5-hitter.
He said after the game, "I had my best stuff and did a good job of mixing up my pitches."
The New York manager said, "We just didn't swing the bats well today. Davis did a good job keeping us guessing."
In all, the Boston hurler rang up 3 strikeouts and no walks in the shutout win.
Game 2
Wednesday 10/2
NY 6 Boston 4:
WP Tommy Bridges
LP Mel Harder
HR Babe Ruth
New York at Boston
Game 3
Friday 10/4
Boston 5 NY 4 (12):
WP Clarence Pickrel
LP Charlie Barnabe
HR Art Shires Babe Ruth (2)
Stan Hack 3-6, 3 RBIs.
Game 4
Saturday 10/5
NY 7 Boston 1:
WP Lefty Grove (1-1)
LP Curt Davis (1-1)
HR Hank Lieber Ben Chapman
Game 5
Sunday 10/6
Boston 6 NY 1:
WP Mel Harder (1-1)
LP Tommy Bridges (1-1)
Stan Hack 2 RBIs.
Boston at New York
Game 6
Tuesday 10/8
NY 4 Boston 0:
WP Red Ruffing
LP Dutch Leonard
Ruffing Fires Shutout in Giants Victory
Tuesday, October 8th, 1935
Red Ruffing of the New York Giants not only shut out Boston 4-0, he made it look effortless. Ruffing stopped them on 2 hits to help the Giants cruise past the Red Sox. His performance included 4 strikeouts and 3 walks.
Game 7
Wednesday 10/9
Boston 5 NY 4:
WP Curt Davis (2-1)
LP Lefty Grove (1-2)
HR Babe Dahlgren
Red Sox Beat Giants in North American Series
Wednesday, October 9th, 1935
Boston did well in regular season play, but they did even better in the postseason -- they won the whole shebang, finishing off the New York Giants in the North American Series 4-3 to claim the crown for the 3rd time.
In the elimination game today at Polo Grounds IV, the Red Sox polished off New York 5-4 to win the North American BaseBall League championship. MVP was Curt Davis (2-1, 3.60)
Off Season
Major Retirements
Freddie Spurgeon (PHI) 1060 hits .295, 409 RBIs.
Slim Harriss (Detroit) 104-128, 4.31 era.
Topper Rigney (SLN) 1426 hits, .268, 721 RBIs.
Al Niehaus (BSN) 1024 hits, .311, 435 RBIs.
Sheriff Blake (Washington) 136-136, 4.27 era. 803 Ks.
Bob Meusel (BRO) 1721 hits, .318, 170 HR, 962 RBIs.
Earl Webb (BRO) 1121 hits, .312, 598 RBIs.
Draft
| Cincinnati Reds: CF Joe DiMaggio |
| Chicago Cubs: 1B Johnny Mize |
| Cleveland Indians: SP Bob Feller |
| New York Yankees: LF Jeff Heath |
| Brooklyn Dodgers: SP Russ Bauers |
| Detroit Tigers: SP Johnny Lanning |
| Boston Red Sox: RF Bill Nicholson |
| St. Louis Browns: CF Larry Rosenthal |
| Chicago White Sox: SP Eddie Smith |
| St. Louis Cardinals: 1B Babe Young |
| Detroit Tigers: SP Jake Wade |
| St. Louis Cardinals: CF Jimmy Ripple |
| Philadelphia Phillies: 2B Eddie Joost |
| Boston Bees: 1B George McQuinn |
| Boston Red Sox: SP Max Butcher |
| New York Giants: MR Roy Weir |
Senators Draft
Mel Mazzera LF
Ted Olson MR
Jack Tising MR
Jim McCloskey
Awards
Year's Best Gloves Selected by National League
Monday, October 21st, 1935
The Glove Wizard Award winners don't get the recognition of the home run hitters, but they are very much appreciated by managers, their teammates and by the fans, who know the value of defensive excellence. Great defense makes a difference in baseball. This year's top glovemen in the National League are:
Pitcher: Hal Schumacher (Philadelphia Phillies)
Catcher: Cliff Bolton (Chicago Cubs)
First Baseman: Lou Gehrig (Boston Bees)
Second Baseman: Billy Herman (New York Giants)
Third Baseman: Red Kress (St. Louis Cardinals)
Shortstop: Billy Rogell (Pittsburgh Pirates)
Left Fielder: Charlie Small (St. Louis Cardinals)
Center Fielder: Sam West (Boston Bees)
Right Fielder: Pete Fox (Philadelphia Phillies)
AL Glove Wizard Award Winners Announced
Monday, October 21st, 1935
It's been said that the best offense is a good defense. That's why contending teams are always looking to improve on the defensive side of the game. Keeping runs from scoring is just as good as driving them in. The top fielders have been chosen in the American League for 1935. Here are the Glove Wizard Award winners:
Pitcher: Dizzy Dean (New York Yankees)
Catcher: Gabby Hartnett (Philadelphia Athletics)
First Baseman: Bill Terry (Philadelphia Athletics)
Second Baseman: Odell Hale (New York Yankees)
Third Baseman: Stan Hack (Boston Red Sox)
Shortstop: Dick Bartell (New York Yankees)
Left Fielder: Earle Combs (Philadelphia Athletics)
Center Fielder: Earl Averill (St. Louis Browns)
Right Fielder: Dixie Walker (Boston Red Sox)
Moses #1 Rookie This Year
Tuesday, October 22nd, 1935
Things are coming up roses for Wally Moses of the St. Louis Cardinals. This blossoming star finished his first year in the National League by taking the 1935 Newcomer of the Year Award.
The 25-year-old right fielder fashioned a .349 batting average with a .421 on-base percentage, solid numbers to go with his 14 home runs, 105 RBIs and 104 runs scored.
Bell Picks Up AL Newcomer of the Year Award
Tuesday, October 22nd, 1935
It was an impressive debut for Boston first baseman Beau Bell. For his solid performance, he has been chosen the best of the 1935 freshman class in the American League.
The 28-year-old novice carved out a .312 average during the regular season, playing in 146 games and gathering 173 hits in 554 at-bats. Bell hit 6 home runs while driving in 101 runs and scoring 81 times. He also picked up 46 walks to post a .361 on-base percentage.
NL Outstanding Pitcher Award Goes to Grove
Thursday, October 24th, 1935
With speculation about his retirement gaining steam last offseason, Giants ace Lefty Grove had something to prove. He proved it in award-winning style as he accepted the National League Outstanding Pitcher Award today.
The veteran New York hurler posted a record of 26 wins and 10 losses this year with a 3.29 ERA. In 38 starts he struck out 147 and walked 81 in 325.1 innings.
Best Pitcher Honor Goes to Davis of Boston
Thursday, October 24th, 1935
A bullpen specialist has won the 1935 American League Outstanding Pitcher Award. The top votegetter was Curt Davis of the Boston Red Sox, who finished the season with no saves in no save opportunities.
He had 20 wins and 11 losses with a 3.36 ERA. Davis hurled 313 innings and ran up 93 strikeouts.
NL Announces #1 Batter Award
Friday, October 25th, 1935
The National League Outstanding Hitter Award has been selected for 1935 and the award goes to the standout St. Louis shortstop Arky Vaughan.
He starred this season with a .335 batting average, 193 hits, 22 home runs, 102 RBIs, a .445 OBP and 119 runs scored.
Jimmie Foxx Picked AL's Best Hitter
Friday, October 25th, 1935
What a way to finish off the year -- being honored with the 1935 Outstanding Hitter Award in the American League. It had already been a very special season for Washington's Jimmie Foxx, but today's announcement really put the icing on his cake.
All season long Jimmie Foxx gave opposing pitchers fits by hitting .317 as he collected 183 hits, 22 doubles, 8 triples, 35 home runs and 123 RBIs.
Accomplishments
Heinie Manuch, Pete Fox (Twice), and Mel Ott each hit for the cycle.
Rick Ferrell has a 26 game hitting streak.
Lou Gehrig 400th HR
Jimmie Foxx 300th HR
Lefty Grove 200th win
Joe Sewell 2500th hit
Hall of Fame
Turner Enshrined in HOF
Sunday, October 27th, 1935
One of the best players ever, right fielder Tuck Turner, has received the ultimate honor for a baseball player -- being inducted into the North American BaseBall League Hall of Fame.
The induction ceremony, which was held today, included tributes from his former teammates. One of them recognized his unparalleled work ethic, another his "naturally pure" swing, and yet another, his love for the game.
Turner received numerous awards during his playing days, but he said, nothing can compare to being enshrined into the Hall of Fame.
In a career spanning 2633 games, Turner batted .318 with 3293 hits, 72 home runs, 1653 RBIs and 1851 runs scored.
Mathewson Latest HOF Legend
Sunday, October 27th, 1935
The Baseball Writers Association has put the crowning touch on Christy Mathewson's outstanding baseball career. They put the great mound superstar in the North American BaseBall League Hall of Fame today.
He modestly gave credit to "better than average pitching skills and lots of three-run homers" for making it possible for him to move up into the legendary class of baseball players -- but the sportswriters, his teammates and peers knew differently.
In reality Mathewson was a craftsman, an artist. He was a perfectionist. He painted a ballgame stroke by stroke and when he got through pitching a game, it was a masterpiece.
By the time he retired, Mathewson fashioned an impressive record of 468-287, had an ERA of 2.68, struck out 2905 batters and held opposing teams to a .257 batting average. Mathewson made 813 mound appearances and worked 6787.1 innings in his career.