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1928 World Series: Philadelphia Athletics vs. Cincinnati Reds

Results

Game 1, October 4th, 1928, Redland Field
Reds Escape Athletics in 10, Now Lead Series 1-0
A clutch 10th inning gave the Cincinnati Reds a walk-off win over the Philadelphia Athletics and a 1-0 lead in the World Series at Redland Field. Young catcher Jimmie Foxx, 20, earned kudos after he went 3 for 4 with a home run, 2 singles, and a walk. He drove in 2 runs and scored once.
The game was still up for grabs in the bottom of the tenth. With two out, Foxx hit a fastball from Vic Sorrell for a run-scoring single. The Reds, in dramatic fashion, had a walk-off win.
"Our guys just had that look of determination," said winning manager Sadie McMahon.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Redland Field in Cincinnati.
Reds lead series 1-0

Game 2, October 5th, 1928, Redland Field
Philadelphia Win Evens Series at 1
Behind a bravura effort from starter Sheriff Blake, the Philadelphia Athletics topped the Cincinnati Reds by the score of 5-2 and got their first win in the 1928 World Series. Blake threw 9.0 innings of 7-hit ball for the Athletics. The win moves Philadelphia into a 1-1 tie with Cincinnati.
In the top of the fourth, Philadelphia third baseman Freddie Lindstrom had a productive at-bat. With runners on 2nd and 3rd and two out, Lindstrom stroked a 2-run single to center. It made the score 4-0, Philadelphia. For the game, he was 3-5 with 3 singles. He scored 2 times and drove in 2.
"I just tried to see the ball and put a good swing on it," said Lindstrom.
The next game is set to be played for October 7th, 1928 at Shibe Park in Philadelphia.
Series tied at 1-1

Game 3, October 7th, 1928, Shibe Park
Road Win Lifts Cincinnati to 2-1 Lead in WS
With right-hander Howard Ehmke leading the charge, the Cincinnati Reds got past the Philadelphia Athletics, 7-5, in extra innings in Game 3 of the World Series. Ehmke threw 7.0 innings of 6-hit ball at Shibe Park as Cincinnati managed to grab a 2-1 lead in the best-of-7 series.
The game was at a stalemate until right fielder Paul Waner came to bat in the top of the 11th. Facing Philadelphia pitcher Vic Sorrell, he hit a first pitch fastball for a 2-run single. It was a game-changer, putting Cincinnati on top, 7-5.
"We took advantage of our opportunities," Waner told the Cincinnati Times. "It's as simple as that."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Shibe Park in Philadelphia.
Reds lead series 2-1

Game 4, October 8th, 1928, Shibe Park
Almost There: Cincinnati On Cusp of World Series Triumph After 5-1 Win
When the stakes were high, Ed Walsh raised his game to match.
The right-handed Walsh turned in a stellar performance in Game 4 of the World Series, pitching a 9-inning, complete-game shutout to lead the Cincinnati Reds to victory. He allowed 11 hits and struck out 2. The win gave Cincinnati a 3-1 lead over the Philadelphia Athletics in the best-of-7 series.
One of the clutch hits for Cincinnati came from one of their biggest talents. In the top of the seventh with two out, Jimmie Foxx, who finished 5th in the NL in triples with 17 last year, hit a run-scoring double to put the Reds up, 3-1. For the game, the catcher went 2-4 with 2 doubles and was hit by a pitch. He drove in 2 runs.
"It's nice to come out on top today," said Foxx.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Shibe Park in Philadelphia.
Reds lead series 3-1

Game 5, October 9th, 1928, Shibe Park
Reds Hammered by Lindstrom, Drop Game 5 to Athletics
The Philadelphia Athletics have closed some of the gap between themselves and the series-leading Cincinnati Reds, winning, 9-4, at Shibe Park. Athletics third baseman Freddie Lindstrom was 1 for 3 with a home run and a walk, while adding 3 RBI and scoring once. The win cuts the deficit facing the Athletics to 3-2 in the best-of-7 World Series.
Bill Terry, the Philadelphia first baseman, contributed a 2-run double in the bottom of the second inning to make the score 4-1, Athletics. For the game, Terry was 2-5 with a double. He drove in 2 runs and scored once.
"We swung the bats good throughout the lineup," said Philadelphia skipper Del Delmas.
Game 6 is scheduled for Thursday at Redland Field in Cincinnati.
Reds lead series 3-2

Game 6, October 11th, 1928, Redland Field
Reds Take Title
With a 6-5 win over the Philadelphia Athletics tonight at Redland Field, the Cincinnati Reds wrapped up their 3rd title in team history.
Cincinnati left little doubt who was the better club. "Team" was the word of the day as the Reds celebrated the culmination of their banner year in the victors' clubhouse following the game.
"Hitting, pitching, fielding; those are all things you need to win, but most importantly you need a team, a team that works together toward the same collective goal," said Cincinnati manager Sadie McMahon. "Our players felt that way all year and they played that way. When one guy had an off day, 24 others stepped up their game and filled the void."
A jovial mood filled the air as Cincinnati celebrated into the night. The city's mayor said parade plans were underway and a "huge celebration" in the works.
"We're going to celebrate our team, our championship Cincinnati Reds," the mayor said.
The champions completed the regular season with a first-place finish in the NL and a 87-67 record.
Reds win series 4-2

World Series MVP: RF Paul Waner (Cincinnati Reds)

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Here are the batting leaders for the 1928 season:

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Here are the pitching leaders for the 1928 season:

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Here are the fielding leaders for the 1928 season:

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Accomplishments
6+hits: George Burns, 6 hits in 7 at-bats, 6 RBIs
Cycles: Del Bissonette--4 hits in 5 AB, 1 home run, and 1 RBI
Don Hurst--4 Hits in 6 at-bats, 1 home run, and 3 RBIs
Bibb Falk--4 hits in 5 at-bats, 1 home run, and 4 RBIs
Adam Comorosky--4 hits in 5 at-bats, 1 home run, and 2 RBIs
20+win seasons: Dutch Leonard (21-15), Bill Sherdel (26-15), Jesse Petty (20-16), Ted Lyons (21-17), George Pipgras (20-15), Red Lucas (21-19), Earl Whitehill (20-13), Lefty Grove (26-11), Carl Hubbell (23-14)
Hitting streaks: Edd Roush (21 games), Al Simmons (24 games), Freddie Lindstrom (28 games), Adam Comorosky (21 games), Al Simmons (20 games), Alex Metzler (20 games), Buddy Myer (26 games), Charlie Gehringer (29 games), Paul Waner (26 games), Bill Terry (23 games), Al Simmons (21 games)
Milestones
1,000 runs scored: Sam Rice, Wally Schang, Buck Weaver, Frankie Frisch, Joe Judge
2,000 hits: Wally Schang, Sam Rice, Joe Judge, Dave Bancroft
2,500 hits: Harry Heilmann, George Burns, George Sisler
400 home runs: Babe Ruth
500 stolen bases: Max Carey
2,000 strikeouts: Dutch Leonard
200 wins: Dolf Luque
300 wins: Grover Cleveland Alexander

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RP Jack Russell of the Boston Red Sox wins the AL Gold Glove Award at P.
C Hank DeBerry of the Cleveland Guardians wins the AL Gold Glove Award at C.
1B Phil Todt of the St. Louis Browns wins the AL Gold Glove Award at 1B.
2B Doc Gautreau of the St. Louis Browns wins the AL Gold Glove Award at 2B.
3B Joe Sewell of the Detroit Tigers wins the AL Gold Glove Award at 3B.
SSP Sam Bohne of the Philadelphia Athletics wins the AL Gold Glove Award at SSP.
LF Kiki Cuyler of the Chicago White Sox wins the AL Gold Glove Award at LF.
CF Cliff Heathcote of the New York Yankees wins the AL Gold Glove Award at CF.
RF Mel Ott of the Cleveland Guardians wins the AL Gold Glove Award at RF.
SP Bump Hadley of the Boston Braves wins the NL Gold Glove Award at P.
C Benny Bengough of the Brooklyn Robins wins the NL Gold Glove Award at C.
1B Don Hurst of the Boston Braves wins the NL Gold Glove Award at 1B.
2B Randy Reese of the Boston Braves wins the NL Gold Glove Award at 2B.
3B Pie Traynor of the Boston Braves wins the NL Gold Glove Award at 3B.
SSP Travis Jackson of the Pittsburgh Pirates wins the NL Gold Glove Award at SSP.
LF Adam Comorosky of the St. Louis Cardinals wins the NL Gold Glove Award at LF.
CF Sam West of the Philadelphia Phillies wins the NL Gold Glove Award at CF.
LF Curt Walker of the Chicago Cubs wins the NL Gold Glove Award at RF.
SP Burleigh Grimes of the St. Louis Browns wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at P.
C Bill Dickey of the Philadelphia Athletics wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at C.
1B Bill Terry of the Philadelphia Athletics wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at 1B.
2B Tony Lazzeri of the Washington Senators wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at 2B.
3B Freddie Lindstrom of the Philadelphia Athletics wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at 3B.
SSP Joe Cronin of the Cleveland Guardians wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at SSP.
LF Babe Ruth of the St. Louis Browns wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at LF.
CF Jimmy Welsh of the St. Louis Browns wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at CF.
RF Chuck Klein of the St. Louis Browns wins the AL Silver Slugger Award at RF.
SP Bill Sherdel of the New York Giants wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at P.
1B Jimmie Foxx of the Cincinnati Reds wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at C.
1B Lou Gehrig of the Brooklyn Robins wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at 1B.
2B Rogers Hornsby of the Philadelphia Phillies wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at 2B.
3B Pie Traynor of the Boston Braves wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at 3B.
SSP Travis Jackson of the Pittsburgh Pirates wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at SSP.
LF Chick Hafey of the Brooklyn Robins wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at LF.
CF Hack Wilson of the Boston Braves wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at CF.
RF Babe Herman of the Brooklyn Robins wins the NL Silver Slugger Award at RF.
SP Firpo Marberry of the Cleveland Guardians wins the AL Reliever of the Year Award—11-8 record, 16 saves, and a 3.17 ERA.
RP George Winn of the Cincinnati Reds wins the NL Reliever of the Year Award—13-3 record, 10 saves, and a 3.35 ERA.
RF Chuck Klein of the St. Louis Browns wins the AL Rookie of the Year Award—37 home runs, 120 RBIs, and 116 runs scored.
C Spud Davis of the St. Louis Cardinals wins the NL Rookie of the Year Award—17 home runs, 103 RBIs, and 84 runs scored.
SP Lefty Grove of the Philadelphia Athletics wins the AL Cy Young Award—26-11 record, 2.96 ERA, and 210 strikeouts.
SP Dutch Leonard of the Cincinnati Reds wins the NL Cy Young Award—21-15 record, 3.10 ERA, and 136 strikeouts.
RF Chuck Klein of the St. Louis Browns wins the AL Most Valuable Player Award—37 home runs, 120 RBIs, and 116 runs scored.
1B Lou Gehrig of the Brooklyn Robins wins the NL Most Valuable Player Award—37 home runs, 142 RBIs, and 154 runs scored.
Manager Del Delmas of the Philadelphia Athletics wins the AL Manager of the Year award.
Manager Sadie McMahon of the Cincinnati Reds wins the NL Manager of the Year award.

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-Cleveland Guardians SP Joe Wood retired from professional baseball.
-Washington Senators LF Zack Wheat retired from professional baseball.
-St. Louis Cardinals LF Denney Wilie retired from professional baseball.
-Boston Braves 2B Jimmy Johnston retired from professional baseball.
-Detroit Tigers 3B Tex McDonald retired from professional baseball.
-Philadelphia Athletics C Earl Blackburn retired from professional baseball.
-St. Louis Cardinals 2B Jim Viox retired from professional baseball.
-St. Louis Browns 3B Buck Weaver retired from professional baseball.
-Boston Braves C Ray Schalk retired from professional baseball.
-New York Yankees CF Les Mann retired from professional baseball.
-Detroit Tigers RF Billy Southworth retired from professional baseball.
-New York Yankees LF Johnny Johnston retired from professional baseball.
-St. Louis Cardinals SP Jim Shaw retired from professional baseball.
-Philadelphia Phillies RF Nemo Leibold retired from professional baseball.
-Cleveland Guardians SP Red Faber retired from professional baseball.
-Detroit Tigers 1B Charlie Kavanagh retired from professional baseball.
-St. Louis Browns RP Dave Davenport retired from professional baseball.
-Philadelphia Athletics LF Pat Duncan retired from professional baseball.
-Cincinnati Reds SP Jesse Barnes retired from professional baseball.
-Washington Senators SP Carl Mays retired from professional baseball.
-Washington Senators LF Turner Barber retired from professional baseball.
-New York Yankees C Roxy Walters retired from professional baseball.
-Boston Braves CF Baby Doll Jacobson retired from professional baseball.
-St. Louis Cardinals RP Cy Warmoth retired from professional baseball.
-Detroit Tigers 2B Mike Massey retired from professional baseball.
-Cincinnati Reds 1B Eddie Palmer retired from professional baseball.
-Detroit Tigers CF Howie Camp retired from professional baseball.
-Detroit Tigers LF Don Flinn retired from professional baseball.
-Detroit Tigers 3B William Marriott retired from professional baseball.
-Washington Senators 2B Pete Kilduff retired from professional baseball.
-Cleveland Guardians RP Norman Plitt retired from professional baseball.
-Boston Red Sox SP Roy Wilkinson retired from professional baseball.
-Cincinnati Reds 3B Fred Thomas retired from professional baseball.
-Chicago Cubs SP Lefty York retired from professional baseball.
-Brooklyn Robins CF Dizzy Nutter retired from professional baseball.
-Boston Red Sox RF Hob Hiller retired from professional baseball.
-Pittsburgh Pirates RP George Mohart retired from professional baseball.
-Cincinnati Reds LF Eddie Brown retired from professional baseball.
-Boston Braves RF Dutch Wetzel retired from professional baseball.
-Brooklyn Robins C Alex Gaston retired from professional baseball.
-Boston Braves 2B Joe Sargent retired from professional baseball.
-New York Giants C Yam Yaryan retired from professional baseball.
-Brooklyn Robins RP Buck Freeman retired from professional baseball.
-Boston Red Sox SP Oscar Fuhr retired from professional baseball.
-Philadelphia Athletics 2B Mike Herrera retired from professional baseball.
-Detroit Tigers DH Bill Morrell retired from professional baseball.
-St. Louis Browns 3B Johnny Butler retired from professional baseball.
-Cleveland Guardians manager Frank Gilmore retires.
-New York Yankees manager Fred Osborne retires.
-The Pittsburgh Pirates fired manager Harry Davis.
-The New York Yankees signed manager Sailor Stroud to a 3-year, $1,850 per year contract.
-The Cleveland Guardians signed manager Oscar Purner to a 3-year, $2,200 per year contract.
-The Pittsburgh Pirates signed manager Roy Mitchell to a 4-year, $4,400 per year contract.

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Here are the results for the 1928 Rookie Draft:
Round 1
Pick 1 - New York Yankees: CF Earl Averill, age 26
Pick 2 - Chicago Cubs: CF Johnny Frederick, age 26
Pick 3 - Detroit Tigers: SP Larry French, age 21
Pick 4 - Philadelphia Phillies: 1B Dale Alexander, age 25
Pick 5 - Boston Braves: RF Roy Johnson, age 25
Pick 6 - St. Louis Cardinals: LF Sam Leslie, age 23
Pick 7 - Washington Senators: SSP Eric McNair, age 19
Pick 8 - Pittsburgh Pirates: SSP Lyn Lary, age 22
Pick 9 - Boston Red Sox: C Rick Ferrell, age 23
Pick 10 - St. Louis Browns: RF Sammy Byrd, age 22
Pick 11 - Chicago White Sox: RF Dick Porter, age 26
Pick 12 - Brooklyn Robins: CF Evar Swanson, age 26
Pick 13 - Cleveland Guardians: CF Doc Cramer, age 23
Pick 14 - New York Giants: 2B Pat Crawford, age 26
Pick 15 - Philadelphia Athletics: RP Whit Wyatt, age 21
Pick 16 - Cincinnati Reds: SP Ad Liska, age 22
Round 2
Pick 1 - New York Yankees: RP Roy Parmelee, age 21
Pick 2 - Chicago Cubs: RP Mel Harder, age 19 out of college (Brown University; Providence, Rhode Island)
Pick 3 - Detroit Tigers: SP Chief Hogsett, age 25
Pick 4 - Philadelphia Phillies: LF Buzz Boyle, age 20
Pick 5 - Boston Braves: CF Tripp Sigman, age 29
Pick 6 - St. Louis Cardinals: SSP Bill Akers, age 23
Pick 7 - Washington Senators: SP Roy Sherid, age 21
Pick 8 - Pittsburgh Pirates: RP Bobo Newsom, age 21
Pick 9 - Boston Red Sox: C Earl Grace, age 21
Pick 10 - St. Louis Browns: SSP Charlie Gelbert, age 22
Pick 11 - Chicago White Sox: CF Johnny Watwood, age 23
Pick 12 - Brooklyn Robins: SSP Stu Clarke, age 22
Pick 13 - Cleveland Guardians: CF Estel Crabtree, age 25
Pick 14 - New York Giants: 2B Carey Selph, age 26
Pick 15 - Philadelphia Athletics: RP Dutch Kemner, age 29
Pick 16 - Cincinnati Reds: RP Al Grabowski, age 27
Round 3
Pick 1 - New York Yankees: RF Elliot Bigelow, age 31
Pick 2 - Chicago Cubs: RF Jim Mosolf, age 23
Pick 3 - Detroit Tigers: RP Milt Shoffner, age 23
Pick 4 - Philadelphia Phillies: CF Liz Funk, age 24
Pick 5 - Boston Braves: 2B Billy Rhiel, age 28
Pick 6 - St. Louis Cardinals: 2B Footsie Blair, age 28
Pick 7 - Washington Senators: SSP Doc Marshall, age 22
Pick 8 - Pittsburgh Pirates: RP Chad Kimsey, age 22
Pick 9 - Boston Red Sox: SSP Bill Narleski, age 28
Pick 10 - St. Louis Browns: LF Russ Scarritt, age 25
Pick 11 - Chicago White Sox: RP Art Herring, age 22
Pick 12 - Brooklyn Robins: RP Cy Moore, age 23
Pick 13 - Cleveland Guardians: RP Leon Chagnon, age 26
Pick 14 - New York Giants: CF Dutch Hoffman, age 24
Pick 15 - Philadelphia Athletics: SP Clise Dudley, age 25
Pick 16 - Cincinnati Reds: RP Hal Elliott, age 29
Round 4
Pick 1 - New York Yankees: C Art Jorgens, age 23
Pick 2 - Chicago Cubs: RF Red Badgro, age 25
Pick 3 - Detroit Tigers: RP Ray Dobens, age 22
Pick 4 - Philadelphia Phillies: RP Steve Swetonic, age 25
Pick 5 - Boston Braves: SSP Ray Gardner, age 27
Pick 6 - St. Louis Cardinals: C George Susce, age 21
Pick 7 - Washington Senators: RP Ed Durham, age 21
Pick 8 - Pittsburgh Pirates: SP Benny Frey, age 22
Pick 9 - Boston Red Sox: 2B Bernie James, age 23
Pick 10 - St. Louis Browns: SSP Ben Sankey, age 21
Pick 11 - Chicago White Sox: 3B Charlie Gooch, age 26
Pick 12 - Brooklyn Robins: LF Bill Dunlap, age 19
Pick 13 - Cleveland Guardians: 2B Jim Cronin, age 23
Pick 14 - New York Giants: CF Phil Voyles, age 28
Pick 15 - Philadelphia Athletics: RP Gordon Rhodes, age 21
Pick 16 - Cincinnati Reds: RP Bruce Cunningham, age 23
Round 5
Pick 1 - New York Yankees: SSP Nolen Richardson, age 25
Pick 2 - Chicago Cubs: RP Jimmy Pattison, age 19
Pick 3 - Detroit Tigers: RP Harry Smythe, age 24
Pick 4 - Philadelphia Phillies: CF Joe Cicero, age 17
Pick 5 - Boston Braves: RP Sam Dailey, age 24
Pick 6 - St. Louis Cardinals: SSP Ed Roetz, age 23
Pick 7 - Washington Senators: RP Don Savidge, age 20
Pick 8 - Pittsburgh Pirates: RP Augie Prudhomme, age 25
Pick 9 - Boston Red Sox: SSP Eddie Delker, age 22
Pick 10 - St. Louis Browns: RP Paul McCullough, age 30
Pick 11 - Chicago White Sox: RP Ed Carroll, age 21
Pick 12 - Brooklyn Robins: RP Joe Bradshaw, age 31
Pick 13 - Cleveland Guardians: C Lou Legett, age 27
Pick 14 - New York Giants: RP Bill Breckinridge, age 21
Pick 15 - Philadelphia Athletics: RP Jim Tennant, age 21
Pick 16 - Cincinnati Reds: RP Jerry Byrne, age 21
Round 6
Pick 1 - New York Yankees: RP Oscar Estrada, age 24
Pick 2 - Chicago Cubs: RP Ralph Erickson, age 26
Pick 3 - Detroit Tigers: RP Ed Wineapple, age 23
Pick 4 - Philadelphia Phillies: C Casper Asbjornson, age 19 out of college (University of Tennessee; Knoxville, Tennessee)
Pick 5 - Boston Braves: RP Elmer Miller, age 25
Pick 6 - St. Louis Cardinals: RP Trader Horne, age 29
Pick 7 - Washington Senators: SP Frank Barnes, age 28
Pick 8 - Pittsburgh Pirates: SP Fred Stiely, age 27
Pick 9 - Boston Red Sox: RP Bots Nekola, age 21
Pick 10 - St. Louis Browns: 3B Rudy Miller, age 28
Pick 11 - Chicago White Sox: 3B Jim Stroner, age 27
Pick 12 - Brooklyn Robins: C Ed Connolly, age 20
Pick 13 - Cleveland Guardians: LF Red Barron, age 28
Pick 14 - New York Giants: 1B Dan Jessee, age 27
Pick 15 - Philadelphia Athletics: RP Jim Holloway, age 20
Pick 16 - Cincinnati Reds: 1B Mel Ingram, age 24
Round 7
Pick 1 - New York Yankees: 1B Terry Lyons, age 19
Pick 2 - Chicago Cubs: CF Doc Land, age 25
Pick 3 - Detroit Tigers: C Tom Angley, age 24
Pick 4 - Philadelphia Phillies: 1B Joe O'Rourke, age 24
Pick 5 - Boston Braves: RP Herb Cobb, age 24
Pick 6 - St. Louis Cardinals: 1B Al Weston, age 22
Pick 7 - Washington Senators: RF Jack Ryan, age 23
Pick 8 - Pittsburgh Pirates: 3B Henry Peploski, age 23
Pick 9 - Boston Red Sox: 3B Len Dondero, age 25
Pick 10 - St. Louis Browns: C Cloy Mattox, age 25
Pick 11 - Chicago White Sox: SSP Yats Wuestling, age 25
Pick 12 - Brooklyn Robins: C Bob Linton, age 26
Pick 13 - Cleveland Guardians: 2B Bud Morse, age 24
Pick 14 - New York Giants: RP Marv Gudat, age 25
Pick 15 - Philadelphia Athletics: RP Ray Lucas, age 20

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-The New York Yankees traded 36-year-old SP Sam Jones to the New York Giants, getting 21-year-old 1B Buck Jordan in return.
-The Philadelphia Athletics traded 29-year-old 1B Joe Hauser to the Chicago White Sox, getting 25-year-old CF Mule Haas in return.
-The Brooklyn Robins traded 22-year-old 2B Jackie Hayes to the Pittsburgh Pirates, getting 33-year-old SP Jesse Petty in return.
-The Boston Braves traded 23-year-old CF Red Dorman to the Philadelphia Phillies, getting 31-year-old RP Ray Pierce and 21-year-old 1B Art Shires in return.
-The Brooklyn Robins traded 25-year-old 3B Joe Stripp to the St. Louis Cardinals, getting 29-year-old 2B Otis Brannan and 24-year-old SP George Blaeholder in return.
-The St. Louis Browns traded 24-year-old CF Chick Fullis to the Pittsburgh Pirates, getting 31-year-old C Earl Smith in return.
-The New York Yankees traded 31-year-old RP Pat Murray, 24-year-old 2B Andy Cohen, and 21-year-old 1B Buck Jordan to the New York Giants, getting 29-year-old 1B Del Bissonette in return.
-The Pittsburgh Pirates traded 22-year-old RP Bob Weiland to the Philadelphia Phillies, getting 34-year-old RP Ray Kolp in return.
-The St. Louis Browns traded 21-year-old RP Bobby Burke to the Philadelphia Phillies, getting 32-year-old SS Joe Boley and 23-year-old RP Bob Weiland in return.
-The New York Giants traded 24-year-old 2B Bill Cissell and 22-year-old RP Bob Cremins to the Pittsburgh Pirates, getting 36-year-old RP Harry Baumgartner and 23-year-old SP Lloyd Brown in return.
-The Detroit Tigers traded 31-year-old RP Garland Buckeye and 24-year-old 3B Bobby Reeves to the Brooklyn Robins, getting 31-year-old LF Bob Fothergill in return.
-SP Eddie Cicotte is inducted into the 1929 class of the Baseball Hall of Fame.

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Spring training results
AL: Chicago White Sox, 12-6
NL: Philadelphia Phillies, 12-6

1929 preseason predictions

American League
Chicago White Sox, 96-58
Cleveland Guardians, 93-61
Philadelphia Athletics, 86-68
St. Louis Browns, 80-74
New York Yankees, 78-76
Washington Senators, 71-83
Boston Red Sox, 60-94
Detroit Tigers, 55-99

National League
Cincinnati Reds, 91-63
Philadelphia Phillies, 88-66
Boston Braves, 84-70
Pittsburgh Pirates, 84-70
Chicago Cubs, 77-77
Brooklyn Robins, 67-87
New York Giants, 66-88
St. Louis Cardinals, 61-93

OK, let's play ball!!!

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(There were no awards for April, so this is for May.)

Awards
RF Mel Ott of the Cleveland Guardians honored: Wins the MLB AL Batter of the Month Award.
2B Rogers Hornsby of the Philadelphia Phillies honored: Wins the MLB NL Batter of the Month Award.
SP Earl Whitehill of the Chicago White Sox honored: Wins the MLB AL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP Ted Lyons of the St. Louis Cardinals honored: Wins the MLB NL Pitcher of the Month Award.
CF Earl Averill of the New York Yankees honored: Wins the MLB AL Rookie of the Month Award.
1B Dale Alexander of the Philadelphia Phillies honored: Wins the MLB NL Rookie of the Month Award.

First-place teams
AL: Chicago White Sox (30-15—3 and a half games ahead of the New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians)
NL: Cincinnati Reds (26-17—a half-game ahead of the Boston Braves)

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Awards
RF Mel Ott of the Cleveland Guardians wins the AL Batter of the Month Award.
1B Jimmie Foxx of the Cincinnati Reds wins the NL Batter of the Month Award.
SP Firpo Marberry of the Cleveland Guardians wins the AL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP Dazzy Vance of the Pittsburgh Pirates wins the NL Pitcher of the Month Award.
CF Earl Averill of the New York Yankees wins the AL Rookie of the Month Award.
1B Dale Alexander of the Philadelphia Phillies wins the NL Rookie of the Month Award.

First-place teams
AL: Cleveland Guardians (47-24—3 and a half games ahead of the Chicago White Sox)
NL: Cincinnati Reds (42-27—3 games ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies)

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Trades before the trading deadline:
-The Cincinnati Reds traded 24-year-old SP Ed Brandt and 23-year-old RP Hal McKain to the New York Giants, getting 32-year-old LF Lefty O'Doul in return.
-The Philadelphia Athletics traded 30-year-old 1B Bill Terry to the St. Louis Browns, getting 22-year-old C Rollie Hemsley and 23-year-old RP Bob Weiland in return.
-The Detroit Tigers traded 30-year-old SP Charley Root to the Chicago Cubs, getting 24-year-old SSP Johnny Burnett in return.

Awards
LF Al Simmons of the Cleveland Guardians wins the AL Batter of the Month Award.
1B Jimmie Foxx of the Cincinnati Reds wins the NL Batter of the Month Award.
SP Tom Zachary of the Cleveland Guardians wins the AL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP George Uhle of the Boston Braves wins the NL Pitcher of the Month Award.
CF Earl Averill of the New York Yankees wins the AL Rookie of the Month Award.
1B Dale Alexander of the Philadelphia Phillies wins the NL Rookie of the Month Award.

First-place teams
AL: Cleveland Guardians (69-31—10 games ahead of the Chicago White Sox)
NL: Cincinnati Reds (58-42—4 games ahead of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Philadelphia Phillies, who are tied for second)

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Awards
LF Riggs Stephenson of the Philadelphia Athletics wins the AL Batter of the Month Award.
1B Dale Alexander of the Philadelphia Phillies wins the NL Batter of the Month Award.
SP Ray Moss of the New York Yankees wins the AL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP George Blaeholder of the Brooklyn Robins wins the NL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP Ray Moss of the New York Yankees wins the AL Rookie of the Month Award.
1B Dale Alexander of the Philadelphia Phillies wins the NL Rookie of the Month Award.

First-place teams
AL: Cleveland Guardians (86-38—12 games ahead of the Chicago White Sox)
NL: Cincinnati Reds (73-51—6 games ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies)

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Awards
RF Mel Ott of the Cleveland Guardians wins the AL Batter of the Month Award.
1B Jimmie Foxx of the Cincinnati Reds wins the NL Batter of the Month Award.
SP Firpo Marberry of the Cleveland Guardians wins the AL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SP Ted Lyons of the St. Louis Cardinals wins the NL Pitcher of the Month Award.
SSP Charlie Gelbert of the St. Louis Browns wins the AL Rookie of the Month Award.
1B Dale Alexander of the Philadelphia Phillies wins the NL Rookie of the Month Award.

The 1929 World Series has been determined, and it’s the Cleveland Guardians (105-49) vs. the Cincinnati Reds (88-66) in an all-Ohio series!!!

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1929 World Series: Cleveland Guardians vs. Cincinnati Reds

Results

Game 1, October 9th, 1929, League Park
Foxx, Reds Wallop Guardians in Game 1 of WS
The Cincinnati Reds started the World Series in style, winning on the road against the Cleveland Guardians at League Park by a score of 8-2 to take an early 1-0 lead in the best-of-7 series. Reds first baseman Jimmie Foxx excelled. He went 4 for 4 with a home run, a triple, a double, and a walk, while scoring 4 runs and driving in 3.
A key moment came with one out in the top of the first. That's when Foxx hit a fastball from Firpo Marberry for a 2-run home run, putting Cincinnati up, 3-0.
"Things broke our way today and that's great," Reds manager Sadie McMahon said. "It's important, though, to stay focused and not pat yourself on the back too much. We aren't done yet."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at League Park in Cleveland.
Reds lead series 1-0

Game 2, October 10th, 1929, League Park
Cincinnati Tops Cleveland Again, 8-7
Riding the 2-hit performance of right fielder Sam Rice, the Cincinnati Reds got a road win against the Cleveland Guardians, 8-7, in Game 2 of the World Series. Rice went 2-3 with a double, while adding 2 RBI and scoring once for the Reds, who now lead the best-of-7 series, 2 games to 0.
The game was all tied up in the top of the ninth, until Rice delivered big-time for Cincinnati, stroking a dramatic run-scoring double off Lefty Stewart. The game-changing hit put the Reds on top, 7-6.
"It was a good day, but I'm not letting my guard down," Rice said. "I'll let my guard down as soon as someone puts a big, fat championship ring on my finger."
The next game is set to be played on October 12th, 1929 at Redland Field in Cincinnati.
Reds lead series 2-0

Game 3, October 12th, 1929, Redland Field
Cincinnati Wins at Home to Take 3-0 Lead in WS
The Cincinnati Reds are one game away from a sweep after beating the visiting Cleveland Guardians, 7-2, at Redland Field. Reds left-hander Dutch Leonard had a standout performance in which he threw 9.0 innings of 8-hit ball. Cincinnati now holds a 3-0 advantage in the best-of-7 World Series.
A key moment came with two out in the bottom of the fourth. That's when Leonard hit a fastball from Tom Zachary for a run-scoring single, putting Cincinnati up, 3-1.
"We lost," Cleveland manager Oscar Purner said later. "We'll deal with it. The series isn't over."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Redland Field in Cincinnati.
Reds lead series 3-0

Game 4, October 13th, 1929, Redland Field
Cleveland Breaks Through for First Win in World Series; Now Trails 3-1
The Cleveland Guardians have closed some of the gap between themselves and the series-leading Cincinnati Reds, winning, 5-4, at Redland Field. Guardians right-hander Firpo Marberry threw 8.0 innings allowing 4 runs. The win cuts the deficit facing the Guardians to 3-1 in the best-of-7 World Series.
Cleveland used a timely hit from Red Kress to get the win. The third baseman stroked a run-scoring double in the top of the ninth inning to put the Guardians ahead, 5-4. It was his only hit in 4 at-bats, but it was a difference-maker.
"We're one game closer to our goal," Cleveland manager Oscar Purner said later. "It isn't any more complicated than that."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Redland Field in Cincinnati.
Reds lead series 3-1

Game 5, October 14th, 1929, Redland Field
Reds Take Title
With a 3-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians at Redland Field today, the Cincinnati Reds wrapped up their 4th title in team history.
The Reds left little doubt who was the better team. Celebrating a banner year, "team" was the word of the day in the victorious clubhouse after the game.
"Hitting, pitching, fielding; those are all things you need to win, but most importantly you need a team, a team that works together toward the same collective goal," said Cincinnati manager Sadie McMahon. "Our players felt that way all year, and they played that way. When one guy had an off day, 24 others stepped up their game and filled the void."
A jovial mood filled the air as Cincinnati celebrated into the night. The city's mayor said parade plans were underway and a "huge celebration" would be in order.
"I hope they have a big celebration," Cleveland manager Oscar Purner said. "They deserved to win this series and they deserve to celebrate it."

World Series MVP: 1B Jimmie Foxx (Cincinnati Reds)

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Accomplishments
3+home runs: Bob Meusel--3 home runs and 5 RBIs
Rogers Hornsby--3 home runs and 4 RBIs
Rogers Hornsby--3 home runs and 4 RBIs
Cycles: Earl Averill--4 hits in 5 at-bats, 1 home run and 2 RBIs
Lou Gehrig--4 hits in 5 at-bats, 1 home run and 6 RBIs
Rogers Hornsby--4 hits in 5 at-bats, 1 home run and 7 RBIs
Sammy Byrd--4 hits in 5 at-bats, 1 home run and 1 RBI
Gabby Hartnett--4 hits in 6 at-bats, 1 home run and 6 RBIs
Del Bissonette--4 hits in 5 at-bats, 1 home run and 2 RBIs
Jimmie Foxx--4 hits in 4 at-bats, 1 home run and 3 RBIs
150+RBI seasons: Hack Wilson (155), Jimmie Foxx (165), Dale Alexander (156)
20+win seasons: Dazzy Vance (21-16), Ted Lyons (23-15), Red Lucas (23-16), Earl Whitehill (23-8), Firpo Marberry (24-11), Hi Bell (20-11), Lefty Grove (20-17), Bump Hadley (20-13), Bill Walker (23-6), Wes Ferrell (24-14), George Earnshaw (21-16), Ad Liska (21-8)
Hitting streaks: Lloyd Waner (23 and 25 games), Paul Waner (21 games), Jack Rothrock (23 games), Woody English (20 games), George Grantham (22 games), Heinie Manush (21 games), Freddie Lindstrom (32 games), Bill Terry (27 games), Al Simmons (21 and 25 games), Earle Combs (23 games), Babe Herman (22 games), Del Bissonette (25 games), Al Simmons (25 games), Buddy Myer (30 games)
Milestones
1,000 RBIs: Ken Williams, Wally Schang
1,000 hits scored: Dave Bancroft
2,000 hits: Frankie Frisch
3,000 hits: Rogers Hornsby
4,500 hits: Ty Cobb
400 home runs: Rogers Hornsby
200 wins: Herb Pennock, Burleigh Grimes
250 wins: Dutch Leonard

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Here are the batting leaders for 1929:

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Here are the pitching leaders for the 1929 season:

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Fielding leaders for the 1929 season: