Tigers Clinch Pennant by Blanking Indians While Athletics Defeat Yankees (9/28/40)

Microfiche-New York Times archives, Monterey Public Library | 9/28/40 | John Drebinger, Louis Effrat, James P. Dawson, John Kieran

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Free Republic University, Department of History presents World War II Plus 70 Years: Seminar and Discussion Forum
First session: September 1, 2009. Last date to add: September 2, 2015.
Reading assignment: New York Times articles delivered daily to students on the 70th anniversary of original publication date. (Previously posted articles can be found by searching on keyword “realtime” Or view Homer’s posting history .)
To add this class to or drop it from your schedule notify Admissions and Records (Attn: Homer_J_Simpson) by freepmail. Those on the Realtime +/- 70 Years ping list are automatically enrolled. Course description, prerequisites and tuition information is available at the bottom of Homer’s profile.

[Homer_J_Simpson]

Rookie Beats Tribe on York Homer, 2-0 – 2
Pirates Top Reds, 4-3, Clinch Fourth Place – 2
Babich Gives 5 Hits to Down Yanks, 6-2 – 3
White Sox Halt Browns – 3
Giants Crushed by Phillies, 6 to 0; Limited by Mulchay to Four Blows – 3
Warneke Sinks Cubs for Cardinals, 11-1 – 4
Red Sox in Front by 24-4 – 4
Orioles Nip Bears by 5-4, Tie Series – 4
Sports Today – 5
Today’s Probable Pitchers – 5
Minor Leagues – 5
Major League Leaders – 5
Major League Baseball Standings – 5
That Stunning Event in New Jersey (Sports of the Times) – 6

[henkster]

Bob Feller of all people let me down...he lost to the Tigers, and the Tigers clinched the pennant. The Tribe fades late...but this will become a staple in Cleveland.

What is also apparently a staple in Cleveland is the welcoming atmosphere by the fans, and their appreciation of the opposing ballclub. Hah! Even the Cleveland women get in on the act!

Anyone remember 10 cent beer night back about 1974 or 1975?

[nkycincinnatikid]

Go Reds!

[Enchante]

Feller let you down with a 3-hitter??

Maybe say the team let Feller down by getting shut out!

Anytime a pitcher throws a 3-hit, 2-run game they put their team within striking distance of victory.

If the team can’t score 3 runs then it seems absurd to blame a pitcher like Feller for the loss.

[magslinger]

Anyone remember 10 cent beer night back about 1974 or 1975?

If you do, you weren't there. ;)

[henkster]

You’re right; the team wasted a 3-hit performance. But I’m just accustomed to getting a “W” whenever he takes the hill...

It seems every team has the statute of their “god” outside their new ballpark. It’s a no-brainer on whose statue is outside Jacobs Field (no, I will not call it by the corporate name).