1934 Chicago White Sox

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Record: 53-99, Finished 8th in American League (1934 AL)

Managed by Lew Fonseca (4-11) and Jimmy Dykes (49-88)

Coach: Jimmy Austin

Ballpark: Comiskey Park

History, Comments, Contributions

On May 15th, infielder Jimmy Dykes replaced Lew Fonseca as manager of the 1934 Chicago White Sox. Dykes would remain the Sox skipper for more than a decade.

Awards and Honors

• All-Stars: Jimmy Dykes and Al Simmons

Standings

American League	W	L	Pct.	GB
Detroit Tigers	101	53	.656	--
New York Yankees	94	60	.610	7
Cleveland Indians	85	69	.552	16
Boston Red Sox	76	76	.500	24
Philadelphia Athletics	68	82	.453	31
St. Louis Browns	67	85	.441	33
Washington Senators	66	86	.434	34
Chicago White Sox	53	99	.349	47

1934 Opening Day Lineup

Evar Swanson, rf

Jackie Hayes, 2b

Zeke Bonura, 1b

Al Simmons, lf

Luke Appling, ss

George Haas, cf

Merv Shea, c

Joe Chamberlain, 3b

Sam Jones, p