Games on August 5, 1937

The games of August 5, 1937

9 games were played on August 5, 1937, according to Retrosheet. The New York Yankees routed the Chicago White Sox 13-8, the widest margin of the day. Shutouts went on the board for the New York Giants over the Cincinnati Reds (2-0) and the Washington Elite Giants over the New York Black Yankees (2-0). Decided by a single run were the Boston Red Sox 5-4 over the Cleveland Indians. The rest of the slate: the Philadelphia Phillies topped the Chicago Cubs 4-2, the Detroit Tigers topped the Philadelphia Athletics 5-3, the Pittsburgh Pirates fell to the Brooklyn Dodgers, 9-6, the St. Louis Cardinals fell to the Boston Bees, 4-1, and the Washington Senators fell to the St. Louis Browns, 7-4. Only final scores are available for this date. The pager links to the previous game day, Aug 4, 1937 and the next, Aug 6, 1937. The 1937 season page has the standings and leaders for the year.