Tamulis shut out the Athletics in his first ML start, September 25, 1934. The fun-loving
junkballer couldn't stick with the staid Yankees despite a 10-5 rookie 1935 season.
He landed in Brooklyn, where fans loved his encounters with Cardinals slugger Johnny
Mize. Tamulis would come halfway to the plate, telling Mize he would strike him out
with his rainbow change. Mize would often take futile swings at the
floater.
(JK)
FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»May 30, 1935:
The Yankees move into first place in the American League with a double win over the Senators, 4–0 and 9–3. Vito Tamulis pitches his 2nd straight shutout in the lidlifter.