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1934 Chicago White Sox Season
The 1934 Chicago White Sox season was the team's 34th season in the major leagues and its 35th season overall. They finished with a record of 53β99, good enough for eighth and last place in the American League (47 games behind the first place Detroit Tigers). Offseason * October 25, 1933: Chad Kimsey and Charlie English were traded by the White Sox to the Montreal Royals for John Pomorski. Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents Notable transactions * May 9, 1934: Red Kress was traded by the White Sox to the Washington Senators for Bob Boken. * May 20, 1934: Ed Madjeski was signed as a free agent by the White Sox. * June 27, 1934: Marty Hopkins was purchased by the White Sox from the St. Paul Saints. * August 11, 1934: Rip Radcliff Raymond Allen Radcliff (January 19, 1906 β May 23, 1962) was an American Major League Baseball outfielder and first baseman who appeared 1,081 games over ten seasons for the Chicago White Sox (β), St. Louis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comiskey Park
Comiskey Park was a baseball park in Chicago, Illinois, located in the Armour Square neighborhood on the near-southwest side of the city. The stadium served as the home of the Chicago White Sox of the American League from 1910 through 1990. Built by White Sox owner Charles Comiskey and designed by Zachary Taylor Davis, Comiskey Park hosted four World Series and more than 6,000 Major League Baseball games. Also, in one of the most famous boxing matches in history, the field was the site of the 1937 heavyweight title match in which Joe Louis defeated then champion James J. Braddock in eight rounds that launched Louis' unprecedented 11-plus year run as the heavyweight champion of the world. The Chicago Cardinals of the National Football League also called Comiskey Park home when they were not playing at Normal Park, Soldier Field or Wrigley Field. They won the 1947 NFL Championship Game over the Philadelphia Eagles at Comiskey Park. Much less popular than the Bears, the Cardinals ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Red Kress
Ralph "Red" Kress (January 2, 1905 β November 29, 1962) was an American shortstop, third baseman, first baseman and coach in Major League Baseball. From through , he played for the St. Louis Browns (1927β1932; 1938β1939), Chicago White Sox (1932β1934), Washington Senators (1934β1936), Detroit Tigers (1939β1940) and New York Giants (1946). Kress batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Columbia, California. Playing career Throughout his Major League career, Kress was known for his good disposition and perpetual motion. Although he played mostly at shortstop, he showed his versatility playing every position but catcher and center fielder. Kress broke in the majors with the Browns in the 1927 season. In 1929 he led American League shortstops in fielding percentage (.946) and double plays (94), and during three consecutive seasons he batted over .300 with over 100 runs batted in: .305 with 107 in 1929, .313 with 112 in 1930, and .311 with 114 in 1931, including a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harry Kinzy
Harry "Slim" Hersel Kinzy (July 19, 1910 β June 22, 2003) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Chicago White Sox."Harry Kinzy Statistics and History" baseball-reference.com. Retrieved December 2, 2011. Biography Kinzy was born in Hallsville, Texas, and played at . He played his first MLB game on June 8, 1934, with the Chicago White Sox ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vern Kennedy
Lloyd Vernon Kennedy (March 20, 1907 β January 28, 1993) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher with the Chicago White Sox, Detroit Tigers, St. Louis Browns, Washington Senators, Cleveland Indians, Philadelphia Phillies and Cincinnati Reds. Kennedy batted left-handed and threw right-handed. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri. Kennedy attended college at what is now known as the University of Central Missouri, where the football field bears his name. While pitching for the Chicago White Sox, Kennedy threw the first no-hitter in Comiskey Park, a 5β0 shutout over Cleveland on August 31, 1935. His most productive season came in 1936, when he posted career-highs in wins (21), innings pitched () and complete games (20). A competent hitting-pitcher, he compiled a .244 average (181-for-743) with 36 extra base hits, including four home runs and 61 RBI. He also made the American League All-Star team in 1936 and 1938. In a 12-season career, Kennedy posted a 104β ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sad Sam Jones
Samuel Pond "Sad Sam" Jones (July 26, 1892 β July 6, 1966) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher with the Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, St. Louis Browns, Washington Senators and the Chicago White Sox between 1914 and 1935. Jones batted and threw right-handed. His sharp breaking curveball also earned him the nickname "Horsewhips Sam". Career In a 22-year career, Jones compiled a 229β217 record with 1223 strikeouts and a 3.84 ERA in 3,883 innings pitched. Jones signed his first professional contract in 1913, with a minor league team in Zanesville, Ohio. He made his major league debut with the Indians in 1914. Before the 1916 season, he was sent to Boston in the same trade that brought Tris Speaker to Cleveland. In 1918, Jones joined the Red Sox starting rotation, ending with a 16β5 mark, a career-best 2.25 ERA, and a league-best .762 winning percentage. His most productive season came in 1921, when he posted career-highs in wins (23), strikeo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joe Heving
Joseph William Heving (September 2, 1900 β April 11, 1970) was a professional baseball player. Heving played as a pitcher for the New York Giants, Chicago White Sox (1933β34), Cleveland Indians (1937β38 and 1941β44), Boston Red Sox (1938β40) and Boston Braves (1945). In 1944, Heving led all American League pitchers in appearances with 63, despite being the only grandfather playing in the major leagues. Heving was the oldest player in the American League from 1942 to 1944. Heving was the brother of catcher Johnnie Heving. He was born and died in Covington, Kentucky Covington is a list of cities in Kentucky, home rule-class city in Kenton County, Kentucky, Kenton County, Kentucky, United States, located at the confluence of the Ohio River, Ohio and Licking River (Kentucky), Licking Rivers. Cincinnati, Ohio, .... File:Joe Heving.jpg File:Joe Heving card.jpg File:Joe Heving pitcher.jpg References External links * Boston Braves players Boston Red Sox players ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Milt Gaston
Nathaniel Milton Gaston (January 27, 1896 β April 26, 1996) was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1924 to 1934. Born in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, he played for the St. Louis Browns, New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Washington Senators and Chicago White Sox. He died at age 100 in Barnstable, Massachusetts. His older brother, Alex, was his batterymate with the 1929 Red Sox. Danny MacFayden was his brother-in-law. His first roommate in the majors was Lou Gehrig when he played for the New York Yankees. Three of Babe Ruth's record-setting home runs during the 1927 New York Yankees season were hit off Gaston, on July 26, July 27 and Sept. 11. Gaston's career record was 97β164. He is the major league record holder for most games under .500 in a career. A good hitting pitcher in his 11-year major league career, he posted a .200 batting average (145-for-724) with 55 runs, 6 home runs and 75 RBIs. External links Interview with Milt Gastonconducted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phil Gallivan
Philip Joseph Gallivan (May 29, 1907 β November 24, 1969) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. Born in Seattle, Washington, he pitched for the Brooklyn Robins and then for the Chicago White Sox in and . He died in St. Paul, Minnesota Saint Paul (abbreviated St. Paul) is the capital of the U.S. state of Minnesota and the county seat of Ramsey County. Situated on high bluffs overlooking a bend in the Mississippi River, Saint Paul is a regional business hub and the center o ... on November 24, 1969. He is buried in Hudson, Wisconsin. External links 1907 births 1960 deaths Baseball players from Washington (state) Major League Baseball pitchers Brooklyn Robins players Chicago White Sox players Baltimore Orioles scouts Brooklyn Dodgers scouts Enid Boosters players Tulsa Oilers (baseball) players Texarkana Twins players Waco Cubs players Macon Peaches players Fort Worth Panthers players Hartford Senators players Jersey City Skeeters players Buffalo Bis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Earnshaw
George Livingston Earnshaw (February 15, 1900 β December 1, 1976) was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He played in parts of nine seasons (1928β36) with the Philadelphia Athletics, Chicago White Sox, Brooklyn Dodgers, and St. Louis Cardinals. He was the American League wins leader in 1929 with the A's. For his career, he compiled a 127β93 record in 319 appearances, with a 4.38 ERA and 1,002 strikeouts. Earnshaw played on three American League pennant winners with the Athletics, winning the World Series in 1929 and 1930. Born in New York City, Earnshaw grew to be tall and , earning him the nickname "Moose". He was aggressive, threw hard, and threw strikes. His career covered nine years with a total of 127 victories, and over half of Earnshaw's victories occurred during the A's pennant winning years 1929β31. He won four World Series games, starting eight games with five being complete games. He struck out 56 batters in 62 innings pitched and had an earned run average for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Louisville Colonels (minor League Baseball)
The Louisville Colonels were a Minor League Baseball team that played in Louisville, Kentucky, from 1901 to 1962 and 1968 to 1972. The name, like that of the 19th century Major League team of that name, is derived from the historic Kentucky colonels. History In the 20th century, several Minor League Baseball teams in Louisville, Kentucky, have been known as the Louisville Colonels. In 1909, the Colonels won the American Association pennant, as they also did in 1921, 1925, 1926, and 1930 while featuring players such as Joe McCarthy, Billy Herman, and Earle Combs; Combs hit .344 in 1923 and .380 in 1924 before joining the New York Yankees in 1925. Pee Wee Reese was a rookie with the 1938 Colonels. The Colonels were one of few minor league teams to play throughout World War II, and they won pennants in 1944 and 1945. In 1944, the Colonels played in the Junior World Series against the Baltimore Orioles, and the game drew an attendance of 52,833 β 16,265 more than any single Worl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rip Radcliff
Raymond Allen Radcliff (January 19, 1906 β May 23, 1962) was an American Major League Baseball outfielder and first baseman who appeared 1,081 games over ten seasons for the Chicago White Sox (β), St. Louis Browns (β) and Detroit Tigers (β). Born in Enid, Oklahoma, he threw and batted left-handed and was listed as tall and . Radcliff entered baseball in 1928 and joined the White Sox in September 1934 after seven prolific seasons in the minor leagues. He was known for his ability to make contact, striking out only once every 29 at bats. He batted .300 five times in his career and was a member of the American League squad for the 1936 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. On July 18, 1936, Radcliff went 6βforβ7 with 4 runs and 4 RBI in a 21β14 win against the Philadelphia Athletics. He had 200+ hit seasons in and . His best season came in when he hit .342 and finished ninth in American League MVP voting. During his ten-year career, Radcliff compiled a .311 ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marty Hopkins
Meredith Hilliard Hopkins (February 22, 1907 - November 20, 1963) was a Major League Baseball player. He played two seasons in the majors as a reserve infielder, mostly at third base. He debuted in for the Philadelphia Phillies. Hopkins was sent to the minor league St. Paul Saints The St. Paul Saints are a Minor League Baseball team of the International League and the Triple-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins. They are located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and have played their home games at CHS Field since 2015. They prev ... a month into the season, then was acquired by the Chicago White Sox in June. He spent the rest of 1934 and all of with the White Sox, finishing his major league career. Sources Major League Baseball third basemen Philadelphia Phillies players Chicago White Sox players Jersey City Skeeters players St. Paul Saints (AA) players Kansas City Blues (baseball) players Baseball players from Hunt County, Texas Texas Longhorns baseball players 1907 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
