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Word: greenbergs (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1940-1949
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...Hank Greenberg rubbed a lucky piece of bone on his bat, strode thoughtfully to the plate, and slammed a grand-slam homer into the left field bleachers. That did it: Hank's 13th home run (in 78 games since his Army discharge) finally clinched the American League pennant for the Detroit Tigers, on the last day of the season. The 6-to-3 win over the St. Louis Browns was No. 25 for Lefty Hal Newhouser, who had relieved fast-bailer Virgil ("Fire") Trucks, fresh out of Navy blues...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Odds & Honors | 10/8/1945 | See Source »

With the American League pennant odds even-Stephen at "6-to-5 and take your pick," the first-place Detroit Tigers limped into Washington last week for the payoff. Lefty Hal Newhouser (won 22, lost 9) had the miseries in his back; Slugger Hank Greenberg was out with a sprained ankle; Sparkplug Eddie Mayo had a wrenched shoulder...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Crusher | 9/24/1945 | See Source »

...start, the script read true to form: Newhouser's arm lasted only an inning; Greenberg, pinch-hitting, hobbled to the plate and slapped into a rally-ending double play. But other Tigers supplied crushing ad libs...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Crusher | 9/24/1945 | See Source »

...Only three of his wartime-style regulars -Newhouser, Trout and Greenberg (a better first baseman than outfielder) -could be sure of 1946 jobs. Probable 1946 lineup: Outfielders Dick Wakefield, Barney McCosky, Pat Mullin; Hank Greenberg 1b, Anse Moore 2b, Billy Hitchcock ss, Pinky Higgins 3b; Birdie Tebbetts...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Crusher | 9/24/1945 | See Source »

...Besides his old 100 m.p.h. fireball, he showed the fans new confidence and control. Because he no longer knew the batters, he had to confer frequently with Catcher Frankie Hayes-whose dope was apparently sound. Feller struck out twelve of the league-leading Detroit Tigers (including Hank Greenberg and Rudy York twice apiece), gave only four hits, walked five, won in a 4-2 breeze. Said he, afterwards: "I will be able to reach a keener edge as I go along...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Same Old Feller | 9/3/1945 | See Source »

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