» May 29, 1952: Boston's Maury McDermott fires a one-hitter to beat the visiting Senators, 1–0. Mel Hoderlein's 4th inning single is the only hit.

» May 30, 1952: Over the protests of manager Paul Richards, White Sox GM Frank Lane swaps fleet CF Jim Busby, along with Mel Hoderlein, to Washington for Sam Mele. Busby's loss leaves a defensive hole in the outfield, which the Sox will fill when they acquire Jim Rivera in July.