The Red Sox club the Yankees, 14 – 6, before 30,253, the largest crowd at Fenway Park so far this year. Frank Sullivan is the winner. Vic Wertz, Ted Williams and Bobby Avilaclub homers. Williams and Avila drive in seven runs.

The Red Sox club the Yankees, 14 – 6, before 30,253, the largest crowd at Fenway Park so far this year. Frank Sullivan is the winner. Vic Wertz, Ted Williams and Bobby Avilaclub homers. Williams and Avila drive in seven runs.

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The Red Sox club the Yankees, 14 – 6, before 30,253, the largest crowd at Fenway Park so far this year. Frank Sullivan is the winner. Vic Wertz, Ted Williams and Bobby Avilaclub homers. Williams and Avila drive in seven runs.

Roger Craig relieves in the 3rd and pitches 11 scoreless innings, throwing just 88 pitches, to give the Dodgers a 4 – 3 victory over the Braves. The loss drops the Braves from 1st place to 3rd, as Brooklyn takes over 2nd place.

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Roger Craig relieves in the 3rd and pitches 11 scoreless innings, throwing just 88 pitches, to give the Dodgers a 4 – 3 victory over the Braves. The loss drops the Braves from 1st place to 3rd, as Brooklyn takes over 2nd place.

Two 20-year-old Baby Birds – Milt Pappas and Jerry Walker – shut out the Senators 8 – 0 and 5 – 0. The Orioles recall young Brooks Robinson from the minors.

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Two 20-year-old Baby Birds – Milt Pappas and Jerry Walker – shut out the Senators 8 – 0 and 5 – 0. The Orioles recall young Brooks Robinson from the minors.

Starting his first game since injuring his shoulder on May 19th, Roberto Clemente’s 10th-inning leadoff single helps Pirate reliever Elroy Face get his 18th consecutive win after blowing a one-out save in the previous inning. A bunt by Roman Mejias moves Clemente to second and a single up the middle by pinch-hitter Harry Bright brings Cubs a sudden death.

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Starting his first game since injuring his shoulder on May 19th, Roberto Clemente’s 10th-inning leadoff single helps Pirate reliever Elroy Face get his 18th consecutive win after blowing a one-out save in the previous inning. A bunt by Roman Mejias moves Clemente to second and a single up the middle by pinch-hitter Harry Bright brings Cubs a sudden death.

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Baltimore Orioles recall Brooks Robinson from Vancouver of the Pacific Coast League

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On July 9, 1959, the Baltimore Orioles recall Brooks Robinson from Vancouver of the Pacific Coast League. Robinson, who had struggled in four prior stints with the O’s, will hit .284 in 88 games, and will become Baltimore’s regular third baseman on his way to the Hall of Fame.

During the All-Star break, the Reds fire manager Mayo Smith (35-45) and replace him with Fred Hutchinson (39-35), the skipper of the Seattle team in the PCL. ‘Hutch,’ who will become a mainstay in the Cincinnati dugout, is the team’s fourth manager in less than a year.

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During the All-Star break, the Reds fire manager Mayo Smith (35-45) and replace him with Fred Hutchinson (39-35), the skipper of the Seattle team in the PCL. ‘Hutch,’ who will become a mainstay in the Cincinnati dugout, is the team’s fourth manager in less than a year.

1959 All Star Game At Forbes Field features Aaron, Mays and Mathews (radio Broadcast)
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1959 All Star Game At Forbes Field features Aaron, Mays and Mathews (radio Broadcast)

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At Forbes Field, Hank Aaron’s 8th-inning single ties the score and a triple hit by Willie Mays plates Aaron with the winning run in the 5 – 4 All-Star victory in the first of the two Mid-Summer Classics to be played during the season. Don Drysdale pitches perfect ball the first three innings.

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Yankee pitcher Bob Turley turns in another one hit masterpiece at Washington. A lazy fly in the 9th by pinch-hitter Julio Becquer drops in front of LF Norm Siebern for the only Senator safety. SS Tony Kubek goes 8 for 10 in the doubleheader, as the Yanks sweep, 10 – 6 and 7 – 0.

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Yankee pitcher Bob Turley turns in another one hit masterpiece at Washington. A lazy fly in the 9th by pinch-hitter Julio Becquer drops in front of LF Norm Siebern for the only Senator safety. SS Tony Kubek goes 8 for 10 in the doubleheader, as the Yanks sweep, 10 – 6 and 7 – 0.