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Bell was the last pitcher to start and win both games of a doubleheader. He did it for the Cardinals in 1924 and duplicated the feat for Rochester (International League) in 1928. He spent much of his career in relief and led the NL with eight saves in 1930, long before it was a statistic. (WB)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » July 19, 1924: Cards rookie righthander Herman Bell holds the Braves hitless until one out in the eighth of the first of 2. Then he does the same until one out in the fifth of game two, winning both 6-1 and 2­1. He allows only six hits in the twin-bill wins. » September 15, 1933: The Giants sweep a pair from the Cubs at Wrigley Field, winning, 5–1 and 4–0. Reliever Hi Bell helps apply the whitewash in game 2, besting Lon Warneke. Starter Tarzan Parmalee is leading 3-0 when he hits Tuck Stainback on the arm breaking it. He walks the bases full and Bell comes in.