It’s “Al Smith Day” at Comiskey Park, with every fan named Smith, Schmidt, Smythe or Smithe admitted free and given a button stating “I’m a Smith and I’m for Al.” Smith himself doesn’t help, going hitless as the White Soxlose to Boston, 7 – 6. Bill Monbouquette is the winner.

It’s “Al Smith Day” at Comiskey Park, with every fan named Smith, Schmidt, Smythe or Smithe admitted free and given a button stating “I’m a Smith and I’m for Al.” Smith himself doesn’t help, going hitless as the White Soxlose to Boston, 7 – 6. Bill Monbouquette is the winner.

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It’s “Al Smith Day” at Comiskey Park, with every fan named Smith, Schmidt, Smythe or Smithe admitted free and given a button stating “I’m a Smith and I’m for Al.” Smith himself doesn’t help, going hitless as the White Soxlose to Boston, 7 – 6. Bill Monbouquette is the winner.

August 26, 1959 - The Indians stretch their winning streak to eight games when Rocky Colavito (photo) snaps a 4 - 4 tie with an 8th-inning home run. Jim Perry, in relief of Gary Bell, picks up the win, 5 - 4, over New York.

The Indians stretch their winning streak to eight games when Rocky Colavito snaps a 4 – 4 tie with an 8th-inning home run. Jim Perry, in relief of Gary Bell, picks up the win, 5 – 4, over New York.

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The Indians stretch their winning streak to eight games when Rocky Colavito snaps a 4 – 4 tie with an 8th-inning home run. Jim Perry, in relief of Gary Bell, picks up the win, 5 – 4, over New York.