As a rookie, Schanz was the Phillies' best pitcher in 1944, with a 13-16 mark. He
never again won more than six games in the majors. His 22 victories with Seattle
(Pacific Coast League) in 1949 earned him a final shot with the Red Sox.
(AL)
FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»May 2, 1944: Phillies P Charley Schanz takes a 1–0 no-hitter into the 7th inning before giving up a 2-run homer to Joe Medwick of the Giants, the only Giants' hit of the day. Schanz wins his own game by clearing the bases with a triple in the 9th.