[Homer_J_Simpson]

OK, sports fans, two once-in-a-lifetime events in one game. I thought this one was worth a second look. When I was printing a copy of the main story I realized that all the Major League games were recounted on the front page of the sports section. None continued on back pages. So I copied them all. The standings are at the end.

The youthful Pirate right-hander lost every debate with Umpire Tiny Parker but his salary wing spoke with far more effectiveness as he shut out the Giants with five scattered hits for a 2-to-0 victory at the Polo Grounds.

I don’t think I’ve heard that particular term for throwing arm before.

[Alberta's Child]

Fascinating post.

It's worth noting that the second of Vander Meer's consecutive no-hitters came in one of the first night games in baseball history. Opposing players may have had some trouble hitting against him because they weren't used to this sort of lighting in a baseball game.

[henkster]

I knew Vander Meer had the back-to-back no-no’s but didn’t realize it was the first night game @ Ebbets.

Yes, it is a feat that not only won’t be broken, it won’t ever be duplicated. I watched Nolan Ryan pitch in Philly in ‘88, the game after he’d pitched a no-hitter. He only made it into the 3rd before being yanked. The guy pitched 7 no hitters but the day you wanted to face him was the start after he’d pitched one; he was not the same pitcher.

The late 30’s was a great era for baseball....

[fkabuckeyesrule]

As a Cincy Reds fan growing up we all knew about Johnny Vander Meer. That record of two straight no-hitters may last forever.