The Yankees purchase 33-year-old P Luis Arroyo from Jersey City (International League). He will be a key to New York’s pennant this year and be a star in 1961.

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The Yankees purchase 33-year-old P Luis Arroyo from Jersey City (International League). He will be a key to New York’s pennant this year and be a star in 1961.

At Fenway Park, the Red Sox down the Indians, 6 – 4. Vic Wertz has a three-run homer and four RBIs. Ted Williams also homers and, in the 7th inning, steals second base. Williams sets a major-league record as the only player to steal bases in four consecutive decades: he’ll be matched by Rickey Henderson in 2000 and Tim Raines the following year. Jimmy Piersall homers twice, both off winner Ike Delock.

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At Fenway Park, the Red Sox down the Indians, 6 – 4. Vic Wertz has a three-run homer and four RBIs. Ted Williams also homers and, in the 7th inning, steals second base. Williams sets a major-league record as the only player to steal bases in four consecutive decades: he’ll be matched by Rickey Henderson in 2000 and Tim Raines the following year. Jimmy Piersall homers twice, both off winner Ike Delock.