TEAM NEWS Sunday, 10/22/1928 |
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Benny Kauff retires ... Dave Bancroft retires ... Rolla Mapel retires ... Jim O'neill retires ... Edd Roush retires ... Joe Bush retires ... Walter Holke retires ... Carter Elliott retires ... Johnny Butler retires ... Chick Hafey gets a new one-year contract worth $3,207,143 through salary arbitration. Roy Hansen gets a new one-year contract worth $350,000 through salary arbitration. Heinie Groh becomes a free agent. Lee Thompson gets a new one-year contract worth $1,071,429 through salary arbitration. James Ellis hits a 504-foot homerun!! James Ellis extends his hitting streak to 16 games! Jimmie Foxx slams 2 homers against Washington.
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Jimmie Foxx was named Player of the Week! He batted .433 in 30 AB, with 3 HR and 7 RBI.
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Speed Martin was named American League-Pitcher of the Month ! He had a record of 5-1 in 7 games started, with an ERA of 2.97.
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