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Thursday, May 27, 2021

OTD 5/27/1934: Bay Ridge Sweeps Historic Doubleheader From Brooklyn Royal Giants

From the desk: DEM BARNSTORMERS & BROOKLYN SEMIPROS




BAY RIDGE CLUB
vs.
FROM
86th Street at 15th Ave
Brooklyn



On Sunday, May 27, 1934, less than two miles from where I presently live, the local Bay Ridge semipro club defeats the Brooklyn Royal Giants in both games of a doubleheader played at the Ridger's stadium, Brooklyn.  This is the first time in a decade the Royal Giants have been held scoreless in both games of a twin bill.



GAME ONE: Bay Ridge starter Artie Clark limits the Royal Giants to just five hits, two for extra bases, one walk, with five strikeouts in a complete-game shutout performance.  Giants third baseman Jefferies and left fielder Ralph Burgin account for two hits apiece.  Playing right field is Buck Leonard's brother, Charlie Leonard.  I'm speculating former Cuban Stars infielder Pedro San was playing second base for the Royal Giants (not Dick Seay).  I'm likewise speculating that left-hander Otis Starks is the Royal Giants pitcher of record.  Otherwise, Mr. Starke yields four runs on ten hits and three walks with two strikeouts for the loss.  O'Donnell, Marsini, McCarthy, and Kearney all score for Bay Ridge.



GAME TWO: The Royal Giants lose by an identical score, 4 to 0.  Pedro San accounts for two of the Giants five hits.  Charlie Leonard, Ralph Burgin, and the Royal Giants feature starting pitcher account for the other three.  However, the now 44-year old right-hander Cannonball Dick Redding yields 14 hits and strikes out just one.  Starting for Bay Ridge, Spiro strikes out five in a shutout effort.


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