Ford Frick replaces 3 Reds in ballet stuffing scheme

Ford Frick replaces 3 Reds in ballet stuffing scheme

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On June 28, 1957, Commissioner Ford Frick replaces three Cincinnati Reds on the National League’s All-Star team. Frick names Stan Musial, Willie Mays and Hank Aaron to replace Cincinnati’s Gus Bell, George Crowe and Wally Post in the starting lineup. Cincinnati fans had stuffed the ballot box, electing eight Reds to the All-Star Game starting…

Ponca City and Greenville (Sooner State League) turn triple plays in successive half innings. Greenville turns theirs in the bottom of the 1st, while Ponca City follows with one in the top half of the 2nd.

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Ponca City and Greenville (Sooner State League) turn triple plays in successive half innings. Greenville turns theirs in the bottom of the 1st, while Ponca City follows with one in the top half of the 2nd.

Ray Moore blanks Cleveland, 6 – 0, as the Orioles pitching staff hurls its fourth consecutive shutout, for a new American League mark.

Ray Moore blanks Cleveland, 6 – 0, as the Orioles pitching staff hurls its fourth consecutive shutout, for a new American League mark.

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Ray Moore blanks Cleveland, 6 – 0, as the Orioles pitching staff hurls its fourth consecutive shutout, for a new American League mark.