The Reds’ Bob Purkey allows just two hits in beating the visiting Cards, 5 – 2.
The Reds’ Bob Purkey allows just two hits in beating the visiting Cards, 5 – 2.
At Chicago, the Phillies score seven in the 7th, including Don Demeter’s grand slam, and notch six more in the 8th to beat the Cubs, 14 – 6. There is some solace for the Cubs as they introduce a pair of gems: Ken Hubbsdebuts with two hits and two runs and Lou Brock has one hit, one run and a pair of errors.
At Chicago, the Phillies score seven in the 7th, including Don Demeter’s grand slam, and notch six more in the 8th to beat the Cubs, 14 – 6. There is some solace for the Cubs as they introduce a pair of gems: Ken Hubbsdebuts with two hits and two runs and Lou Brock has one hit, one run and a pair of errors.
Yankees come back for a 8-7 on Whitey Ford Day at Yankee Stadium
At the Stadium, Roger Maris hits his 56th home run of the season off Mudcat Grant in an 8-7 comeback Yankee victory over the Indians. The Fargo native and roommate Mickey Mantle (52) now hold the record for most single-season home runs by a pair of teammates (108), previously set in 1927 by another pair of Bronx Bombers, Babe Ruth (60) and Lou Gehrig (47).
1961 – The Yanks rout the Indians, 9 – 1, as Mickey Mantle hits home run #52, off Gary Bell. The Yanks win for their 9th straight while Detroit loses their 8th in a row to drop 10 games back. The Tigers purchase veteran Vic Wertz from the Red Sox to shore up their offense.
1961 – The Yanks rout the Indians, 9 – 1, as Mickey Mantle hits home run #52, off Gary Bell. The Yanks win for their 9th straight while Detroit loses their 8th in a row to drop 10 games back. The Tigers purchase veteran Vic Wertz from the Red Sox to shore up their offense.
1961 – Roger Maris lays down a bunt and also belts his 55th homer of the year in the 3rd inning as New York beats the Senators, 7 – 3. All of Washington’s scores come in the 6th on an inside-the-park homer by Tito Francona, off Bill Terry. When asked by writers after the game why he bunted, a testy Maris replies, “Trying to win the game, you stupid cocksucker. Why do you think.”
1961 – Roger Maris lays down a bunt and also belts his 55th homer of the year in the 3rd inning as New York beats the Senators, 7 – 3. All of Washington’s scores come in the 6th on an inside-the-park homer by Tito Francona, off Bill Terry. When asked by writers after the game why he bunted, a testy Maris replies, “Trying to win the game, you stupid cocksucker. Why do you think.”
The Dodgers come from behind to defeat the Giants for the 4th straight time‚ winning 8 – 5‚ and moving within a game of first place.
The Dodgers come from behind to defeat the Giants for the 4th straight time‚ winning 8 – 5‚ and moving within a game of first place.
Roger Maris connects for home run #54‚ off Tom Cheney of the Senators‚ as the Yankees win‚ 8 – 0‚ behind Whitey Ford’s 5-hitter. Ford is now 23-3. Johnny Blanchard hits a pair of homers‚ each time following a walk to Mickey Mantle‚ and Moose Skowron and Bob Hale also homer.
Roger Maris connects for home run #54‚ off Tom Cheney of the Senators‚ as the Yankees win‚ 8 – 0‚ behind Whitey Ford’s 5-hitter. Ford is now 23-3. Johnny Blanchard hits a pair of homers‚ each time following a walk to Mickey Mantle‚ and Moose Skowron and Bob Hale also homer.
The Yanks top Washington, 6 – 1, sending the Senators to their 20th defeat in their last 21 games. Mickey Mantle’s homers for his 51st. The Yanks win, coupled with a Detroit doubleheader loss, puts New York ahead by 7 1/2 games.
The Yanks top Washington, 6 – 1, sending the Senators to their 20th defeat in their last 21 games. Mickey Mantle’s homers for his 51st. The Yanks win, coupled with a Detroit doubleheader loss, puts New York ahead by 7 1/2 games.
Los Angeles’s Lee Thomas ties the major-league record with nine hits in a doubleheader, five in the first game and 4, including three home runs, in the second. Thomas ties the American League record with 19 total basesin a doubleheader. But Kansas City wins both games from the Angels, 7 – 3 and 13 – 12.
Los Angeles’s Lee Thomas ties the major-league record with nine hits in a doubleheader, five in the first game and 4, including three home runs, in the second. Thomas ties the American League record with 19 total basesin a doubleheader. But Kansas City wins both games from the Angels, 7 – 3 and 13 – 12.
After losing, 4 – 3, the A’s outkick the Angels, 13 – 7, in the second game of a doubleheader, using an 11-run 6th inning. Kansas City collects seven hits, four walks, three errors and a stolen base for their big inning. Norm Siebern and winning pitcher Joe Nuxhall homer in the frame.
After losing, 4 – 3, the A’s outkick the Angels, 13 – 7, in the second game of a doubleheader, using an 11-run 6th inning. Kansas City collects seven hits, four walks, three errors and a stolen base for their big inning. Norm Siebern and winning pitcher Joe Nuxhall homer in the frame.
