27th Jake Jones of the Red Sox hits a foul ball along the 3B line in the sixth. Browns P Fred Sanford throws his glove at the ball to prevent it from rolling into fair territory. Umpire Cal Hubbard awards Jones a triple on the basis of the rule about intentionally thrown gloves. In 1954 the rule is changed so that it only applies to fair balls. The New York Giants edge the Cincinnati Reds 6-5 in 10 innings, ending Ewell Blackwell 's winning streak at 16 games.
All games are complete games and five are shutouts.
The Giants lose 8-7 but hit their 55th HR of the month, an NL record. Walker Cooper connects against the Reds. Inc. All rights reserved.