The curveballer's undistinguished career was extended by the WWII player shortages.
His Giants career was marred by an off-the-field scuffle for which he was fined a
month's pay.
(FS)
FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»May 11, 1939: The Yankees set down the Browns, 10–8, jumping on rookie Ewald Pyle for three hits before he exits. Pyle is subbing for Bobo Newsom, out with a skinned finger. Russ Van Atta, the Fresno Flinger follows, and the Yanks score nine runs in four innings to put the game out of reach. Bill Dickey has three hits to extend his hitting streak to 13 games. Lou Gehrig does not play, but takes infield practice and warms up Monte Pearson using a righty glove. New York now leads by one 1/2 games.
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