The speedy rightfielder led NL outfielders in assists (20) in 1934 when he hit .305
for the Dodgers. His older brother Jim caught one game for the Giants in 1926.
(TG)
FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»June 5, 1934: A tough way to end a streak. In the opener of two, Dodger outfielder Buzz Boyle cracks four hits to run his hit streak to 25-straight games. The skein is stopped in game two when Boyle pinch hits for Hack Wilson and makes out. The Phils use two late-inning rallies to beat Brooklyn, 11–10 and 5–4.
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