Frank Duncan
Day 21 – May 14
The sixth set of 4-game series starts today, with Detroit, New York and St. Louis, tied for first place. Kansas City jumped out to a 1-0 lead on a Tubby Scales solo homer, but fell to Newark 3-1. Sammy T. Hughes scored a run, and Newark picked up solo homers […]
Jelly Gardner
Jelly Gardner was a speedy leadoff hitter who was a great defensive outfielder with a good arm and outstanding range. “He could steal first base.” Cum Posey Gardner’s career spanned from 1919-1933. He played primarily with the Chicago American Giants, but also played for the Detroit Stars, New York Lincoln […]
Day 17 – May 7
The fifth set of 4-game series starts today, with the premiere match up featuring New York and St. Louis, tied for first place. Detroit blanked Newark 5-0 in its first road game of the season. Newark finally cooled off. Pete Alexander threw a complete game 4-hitter, Ralph Kiner blasted his […]
Frank Duncan
Frank Duncan was a superb defensive catcher with a tremendous arm. Runners had a hard time stealing bases on him. He was an average hitter with little power. “He was an excellent catcher, and a good, but not devastating, right-handed hitter.” Robert Peterson, Only the Ball Was White Duncan’s career […]