Five ribbies for “Jolly Cholly”
I love emails with the subject line “News Flash” especially when they regard events from 1930.
The Chicago Cubs destroy the Cincinnati Reds 27-3
Date: 5-26-30
The Cubs had 31 hits 11 walks and 6 home runs. They had 9 batters come to the plate in the 1st, 11 in the second, 12 in the 3rd and 10 in the fourth.
The Cubs scored 3 runs in the 1st, 7 in the second, 7 in the 3rd and 5 in the fourth. Woody English was the only hitter to have less than 3 hits (1) in the game and that includes the pitcher, Sheriff Blake
Hack Wilson had 4 singles, a double, a home run and 6 rbi. “Jolly Cholly” Grimm had a double 2 home runs and 5 rbi to pace the Cubs
John Brandeberry is replaying both the NL and AL 1930 seasons.
