The Phillies strike out a dozen times in each end of a doubleheader when they are swept by the Dodgers at Connie Mack Stadium, 6-3 and 5-2. The 24 K’s tie a major league record for strikeouts in a twin bill.

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The Phillies strike out a dozen times in each end of a doubleheader when they are swept by the Dodgers at Connie Mack Stadium, 6-3 and 5-2. The 24 K’s tie a major league record for strikeouts in a twin bill.

Hoping to speed up the election process, the Hall of Fame changes its voting procedures. The new rules allow the Special Veterans Committee to vote annually, rather than every other year, and to induct up to two players a year. The BBWAA is authorized to hold a runoff election of the top 30 vote getters if no one is elected in the first ballot.

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Hoping to speed up the election process, the Hall of Fame changes its voting procedures. The new rules allow the Special Veterans Committee to vote annually, rather than every other year, and to induct up to two players a year. The BBWAA is authorized to hold a runoff election of the top 30 vote getters if no one is elected in the first ballot.

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6/24/1960: The Cubs were at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh to play the Pirates. They lost their eighth consecutive game by a score of 4-1 as the Pirates gathered ten hits, all singles, to score their runs. Meanwhile, the Cubs were hitting the ball all over the yard without much to show for it. Frank Thomas hit two long flies that were caught in the spacious ballpark and Dick Gernert hit another. In the top of the third, Jerry Kindall hit a fly ball off the clock in left center field that, by rule, was a homer. However, neither third base umpire Ed Sudol and second base umpire Vinnie Smith saw the ball strike the clock. Kindall was held to a double on the play and never scored.

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6/24/1960: The Cubs were at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh to play the Pirates. They lost their eighth consecutive game by a score of 4-1 as the Pirates gathered ten hits, all singles, to score their runs. Meanwhile, the Cubs were hitting the ball all over the yard without much to show for it. Frank Thomas hit two long flies that were caught in the spacious ballpark and Dick Gernert hit another. In the top of the third, Jerry Kindall hit a fly ball off the clock in left center field that, by rule, was a homer. However, neither third base umpire Ed Sudol and second base umpire Vinnie Smith saw the ball strike the clock. Kindall was held to a double on the play and never scored.

Willie Mays hits two home runs, singles, steals home, and makes 10 putouts to lead the Giants in a 5 – 3 win at Cincinnati

Willie Mays hits two home runs, singles, steals home, and makes 10 putouts to lead the Giants in a 5 – 3 win at Cincinnati

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Willie Mays hits two home runs, singles, steals home, and makes 10 putouts to lead the Giants in a 5 – 3 win at Cincinnati. Mays has three RBI and three runs scored.

Stan Musial returns to the Cardinals’ lineup after being benched at the start of the season by skipper Solly Hemus, who tried to implement a youth movement in the organization. The 39 year-old future Hall of Famer responds with a single in the team’s 4-3 loss to Philadelphia.

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Stan Musial returns to the Cardinals’ lineup after being benched at the start of the season by skipper Solly Hemus, who tried to implement a youth movement in the organization. The 39 year-old future Hall of Famer responds with a single in the team’s 4-3 loss to Philadelphia.

1960 – The Braves acquire Alvin Dark from the Phils for infielder Joe Morgan and cash. The cash they keep; Morgan they will sell to the Indians in August.

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1960 – The Braves acquire Alvin Dark from the Phils for infielder Joe Morgan and cash. The cash they keep; Morgan they will sell to the Indians in August.

Whitey Ford outduels Yankee Killer Frank Lary to give New York a 6 – 0 win in Detroit. Mickey Mantle is 3 for 5 with two homers off Lary.

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On June 21, 1960 Whitey Ford outduels Yankee Killer Frank Lary to give New York a 6 – 0 win in Detroit. Mickey Mantle is 3 for 5 with two homers off Lary.

Despite two home runs and a single by Ted Williams, driving in four runs, the Red Sox lose to Kansas City, 11 – 7. Jerry Casale puts the Sox in the hole by giving up hits to the first six batters.

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On June 21, 1960 Despite two home runs and a single by Ted Williams, driving in four runs, the Red Sox lose to Kansas City, 11 – 7. Jerry Casale puts the Sox in the hole by giving up hits to the first six batters.