The Pirates trade minor leaguer Julian Javier, along with right-hander Ed Bauta, to the Cardinals for infielder Dick Gray and southpaw Vinegar Bend Mizell, who will play a key role in the Bucs’ eventual world championship when he posts a 13-5 record this season for his new team. The Redbirds’ rookie acquisition will immediately become the club’s starting second baseman, a position the 23 year-old Dominican will hold for a dozen campaigns.

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The Pirates trade minor leaguer Julian Javier, along with right-hander Ed Bauta, to the Cardinals for infielder Dick Gray and southpaw Vinegar Bend Mizell, who will play a key role in the Bucs’ eventual world championship when he posts a 13-5 record this season for his new team. The Redbirds’ rookie acquisition will immediately become the club’s starting second baseman, a position the 23 year-old Dominican will hold for a dozen campaigns.

George “Big Daddy” Crowe

George Crowe sets a major league record by hitting his 11th career pinch-hit home run

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On May 25, 1960, At Busch Stadium, George “Big Daddy”  Crowe’s two-out ninth-inning pinch-hit home run to deep right field gives the Cardinals a 5-3 walk-off victory over against Don McMahon of the Milwaukee Braves. The round-tripper is “Big George’s” major league leading 11th career homer coming off the bench, breaking the mark he shared…

With Rocky Colavito on the bench because of poor hitting, the Tigers sweep the visiting Red Sox, 6 – 2 and 5 – 2. Boston has now lost nine straight and will extend that to 10 games before winning. Jim Bunning and Hank Aguirre notch the wins, as the Hubmen strand 15 runners in the nitecap.

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With Rocky Colavito on the bench because of poor hitting, the Tigers sweep the visiting Red Sox, 6 – 2 and 5 – 2. Boston has now lost nine straight and will extend that to 10 games before winning. Jim Bunning and Hank Aguirre notch the wins, as the Hubmen strand 15 runners in the nitecap.

The Indians trade southpaw Herb Score to the White Sox for Barry Latman, a right-hander who will post a 35-37 record during his four seasons with Cleveland. The Tribe’s former left-hander, whose promising career was shattered when he was struck by Gil McDougald’s line drive that broke his facial bones and injured his eye, will return to Cleveland in 1964 to begin a 34-year stint as the team’s beloved television and radio play-by-play announcer.

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The Indians trade southpaw Herb Score to the White Sox for Barry Latman, a right-hander who will post a 35-37 record during his four seasons with Cleveland. The Tribe’s former left-hander, whose promising career was shattered when he was struck by Gil McDougald’s line drive that broke his facial bones and injured his eye, will return to Cleveland in 1964 to begin a 34-year stint as the team’s beloved television and radio play-by-play announcer.

Chicago Cubs right-hander Don Cardwell hurls a no-hitter.

Chicago Cubs right-hander Don Cardwell hurls a no-hitter.

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On May 15, 1960, Chicago Cubs right-hander Don Cardwell hurls a no-hitter. Cardwell defeats the St. Louis Cardinals, 4-0, at Wrigley Field. Cardwell, a recent trade acquisition from the Philadelphia Phillies, The Winston-Salem, NC native becomes the first man to pitch a no-hitter in his first start after being traded.

After being traded from the Phillies, Don Cardwell no-hits the Cardinals in his Cub debut. Thanks to three outstanding defensive catches, including Walt Moryn’s game-ending grab, the Winston-Salem, NC native becomes the first pitcher to keep the opponents hitless in a first start after being traded.

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After being traded from the Phillies, Don Cardwell no-hits the Cardinals in his Cub debut. Thanks to three outstanding defensive catches, including Walt Moryn’s game-ending grab, the Winston-Salem, NC native becomes the first pitcher to keep the opponents hitless in a first start after being traded.

Grand slams by Red Sox teammates Vic Wertz and Rip Repulski at Fenway Park give Boston a 9 – 7 win over Chicago. The National League veteran Repulski’s 8th-inning shot off Don Ferrarese comes in his first American League at bat.

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Grand slams by Red Sox teammates Vic Wertz and Rip Repulski at Fenway Park give Boston a 9 – 7 win over Chicago. The National League veteran Repulski’s 8th-inning shot off Don Ferrarese comes in his first American League at bat.

Baltimore Orioles catcher Joe Ginsberg ties a major league record set only six days earlier by allowing three passed balls in one inning

Baltimore Orioles catcher Joe Ginsberg ties a major league record set only six days earlier by allowing three passed balls in one inning

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On May 10, 1960, Baltimore Orioles catcher Joe Ginsberg ties a major league record set only six days earlier by allowing three passed balls in one inning. With knuckleballing Hoyt Wilhelm on the mound, Ginsberg struggles through a fitful inning, matching the recent record set by teammate Gus Triandos. Dick Williams of the A’s belts a grand slam, as…

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Norm Sherry hits a walkoff homerun while catching for his brother Larry

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The Sherry boys become the tenth pair of siblings to appear as batterymates in a major league game when Norm replaces John Roseboro behind the plate in the top of the eighth to catch Larry, who is starting his first inning in relief. The Norm will hit a two-out home run in the bottom of the 11th inning, assuring his brother of a victory in the Dodgers’ 3-2 walk-off win over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies.