The Archive · 1939

Tigers Trim Red Sox

Pete Fox hit a first-inning homer with the bases loaded to start the Detroit Tigers off to a 6-3 victory ever Boston. It was the Tigers third straight win over the Red Sox. The winners made four double plays.

The browns-Athletics game in Philadelphia was postponed.

Chuck Klein, the veteran outfielder acquired by Pittsburgh after being released by Philadelphia, had a big day at bat with the Pirates as he made his debut in his home town.

Despite Klein's slugging, the Pirates lost to Boston 6-5 in 11 innings. Klein drove in two runs with a pair of singles and a homer.

The New York Giants won their The Yankees scored their winning run in the Detroit

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