This Day in Baseball History: September 13th

In 1883, one-armed pitcher Hugh Daily no-hit Philadelphia in Cleveland’s 1-0 victory. In 1909, Tigers OF Ty Cobb won the home run crown with his ninth round-tripper (all of the inside-the park variety). In 1925, Dodgers hurler Dazzy Vance no-hit the Phillies five days after pitching a one-hitter against them. In 1934, Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis sold the World Series broadcast rights to the Ford Motor Company for $100,000… previously no fee had been charged. In 1936, Indians’ teenage pitching phenom Bob Feller set a new major league record by striking out 17 batters as he two-hits the A’s, 5-2. In 1946, the Boston Red Sox clinched the American League pennant — edging the Cleveland Indians 1-0 on Ted Williams’ inside-the-park home run (the only one of his career). In 1953, former Homestead Grays hurler Bob Trice became the first black player to appear for the A’s. In 1965, Giants outfielder Willie Mays became the fifth player in major l...