In a game marked by a fight between Mickey McDermott and Jackie Jensen, the Senators top the Red Sox, 1 – 0, in 12 innings. In the 12th, Jensen is trapped off first base but his way back to the bag is obstructed by first baseman Mickey Vernon; it is called by second base umpire Ed Runge, but he makes no gestures and Jensen continues back to first. McDermott, waiting to put the tag on, is knocked over by Jensen, and Hank Soar calls the runner out. Soar is overruled and then the fight starts between Jensen and the pitcher and both are tossed. Pedro Ramos, who succeeds McDermott, draws a walk and scores the winning run.

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In a game marked by a fight between Mickey McDermott and Jackie Jensen, the Senators top the Red Sox, 1 – 0, in 12 innings. In the 12th, Jensen is trapped off first base but his way back to the bag is obstructed by first baseman Mickey Vernon; it is called by second base umpire Ed Runge, but he makes no gestures and Jensen continues back to first. McDermott, waiting to put the tag on, is knocked over by Jensen, and Hank Soar calls the runner out. Soar is overruled and then the fight starts between Jensen and the pitcher and both are tossed. Pedro Ramos, who succeeds McDermott, draws a walk and scores the winning run.

At Fenway Park, the Cleveland Indians score 11 runs in the 5th inning to beat the Boston Red Sox, 19 – 0, and give Herb Score an easy win over Willard Nixon. The big blow in the inning is a grand slam by Vic Wertz. It is the worst shutout pasting ever by Boston and the most runs ever in a shutout for the Indians.

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At Fenway Park, the Cleveland Indians score 11 runs in the 5th inning to beat the Boston Red Sox, 19 – 0, and give Herb Score an easy win over Willard Nixon. The big blow in the inning is a grand slam by Vic Wertz. It is the worst shutout pasting ever by Boston and the most runs ever in a shutout for the Indians.

Jack Morris Stats & Facts
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Jack Morris Stats & Facts

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VINTAGE BASEBALL MEMORABILIA Vintage Baseball Memorabilia Jack Morris Position: PitcherBats: Right  •  Throws: Right6-3, 195lb (190cm, 88kg)Born: May 16, 1955 in St. Paul, MN usDraft: Drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 5th round of the 1976 MLB June Amateur Draft from Brigham Young University (Provo, UT).High School: Highland Park HS (St. Paul, MN)School: Brigham Young University (Provo, UT)Debut: July 26, 1977 (13,930th in major league history)vs. CHW 4.0 IP, 2 H, 3 SO, 1…

After the Braves win the lidlifter with the Phils, 6 – 5, Philadelphia comes back in the nightcap to win, 9 – 1, and break their 13-game losing streak. Robin Roberts is the victor. Billy Bruton’s leadoff home run is the only run off Roberts.

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After the Braves win the lidlifter with the Phils, 6 – 5, Philadelphia comes back in the nightcap to win, 9 – 1, and break their 13-game losing streak. Robin Roberts is the victor. Billy Bruton’s leadoff home run is the only run off Roberts.

New York’s Irv Noren hits an inside-the-park grand slam in an 8 – 4 victory over the A’s. New York wins the nitecap to sweep the A’s. Mickey Mantle is 4 for 9 for the afternoon and is hitting .311.

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New York’s Irv Noren hits an inside-the-park grand slam in an 8 – 4 victory over the A’s. New York wins the nitecap to sweep the A’s. Mickey Mantle is 4 for 9 for the afternoon and is hitting .311.

Mickey Mantle blasts home runs from both sides of the plate for the first time in his major league career

Mickey Mantle blasts home runs from both sides of the plate for the first time in his major league career

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[adrotate banner=”50″] On May 13, 1955, at Yankee Stadium, future Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle blasts home runs from both sides of the plate for the first time in his major league career. The New York Yankee slugger finishes the game with three home runs and drives in all of his team’s runs in a…

Toothpick Sam Jones of the Chicago Cubs becomes the first black pitcher in major league history to throw a no-hitter

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Toothpick Sam Jones of the Chicago Cubs becomes the first black pitcher in major league history to throw a no-hitter and he does it in the hardest way. In the 9th inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Jones walks the bases full and then strikes out Dick Groat, Roberto Clemente and Frank Thomas in a row to preserve his 4 – 0 victory. It is also the first no-hitter at Wrigley Field in the last 38 years. Unfortunately only 2,918 fans are on hand to witness the double milestone.