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In 1935 a line drive by the Yankees' Jesse Hill rebounded off Linke's head to catcher Jack Redmond on the fly, and Ben Chapman was caught off second base for a rally-killing double play. Linke was hospitalized for three days but returned to win his next eight starts. (JK)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » July 26, 1935: Jesse Hill's line drive bounces off the head of P Ed Linke back to C Jack Redmond on the fly, who throws to 2B to double off Ben Chapman, as the Senators knock the Yankees out of first. Linke will be hospitalized for two days. » June 16, 1938: R-E-S-P-E-C-T. After hitting number 19 yesterday, Jimmie Foxx is walked a record six consecutive times by four Browns pitchers. One is intentional and one semi-intentional. But the visiting Red Sox win anyway, 12–8, before 1,028 paying customers. Johnny Marcum wins over Ed Linke.