IN THE NEWS:
Nick Altrock, clowning coach of the Senators, pinch-hits
at age 57 in a 3-0 loss to the A's.
Babe Ruth, in a season-ending stunt, pitches
the final game of his career, defeating the Red
Sox 6-5 with a complete game. Ruth hits a HR
to help his effort.
SCOREBOARD: OCTOBER 1, 1933
Boston Braves
4, Philadelphia Phillies
1 at Braves Field
IN THE NEWS:
The Giants take the opener of the WS at the Polo
Grounds, as Carl Hubbell holds the Senators to 5 hits
and 3 unearned runs. Washington unravels when Buddy
Myer makes a record-tying 3 errors. Mel Ott is the
hitting star, tying a WS record with 4-for-4.
IN THE NEWS:
The WS moves to Washington, and Earl Whitehill blanks
the Giants 4-0. President Roosevelt throws out
the first ball and stays the whole game despite
a steady rainfall.
IN THE NEWS:
Carl Hubbell wins for the 2nd time, going 11 innings
for the 2-1 victory in a pitching duel with Monte
Weaver. Heinie Manush is thrown out of the game for
brushing umpire Charlie Moran in the 6th inning. Travis
Jackson beats out a surprise bunt to open the 11th
inning, is sacrificed to 2B on a close play,
and scores on a single by Blondy Ryan.
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