Bill Bruton, in both the first and the sixth inning of the nightcap of a twin bill at County Stadium, hits a three-run triple. The Braves center fielder’s pair of three-baggers with the bases loaded contributes to the team’s 11-5 victory over St. Louis.

Bill Bruton, in both the first and the sixth inning of the nightcap of a twin bill at County Stadium, hits a three-run triple. The Braves center fielder’s pair of three-baggers with the bases loaded contributes to the team’s 11-5 victory over St. Louis.

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Bill Bruton, in both the first and the sixth inning of the nightcap of a twin bill at County Stadium, hits a three-run triple. The Braves center fielder’s pair of three-baggers with the bases loaded contributes to the team’s 11-5 victory over St. Louis.

Giants 1B Willie McCovey hits the first of his 521 major league home runs, off Ron Kline, as San Francisco downs the Pirates, 5 – 3. Johnny Antonelli wins his 15th game.

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Giants 1B Willie McCovey hits the first of his 521 major league home runs, off Ron Kline, as San Francisco downs the Pirates, 5 – 3. Johnny Antonelli wins his 15th game.

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Jim Bunning, tossing a frame in relief, strikes out three batters on nine pitches

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In the ninth inning of a 5-4 loss to Boston at Detroit’s Briggs Stadium, Jim Bunning, tossing a frame in relief, strikes out three batters on nine pitches, sending Sammy White, Jim Mahoney, and Ike Delock back to the dugout with bats in their hands. The Tiger right-hander becomes only the tenth pitcher in major league history to accomplish the feat.