Ernie Banks cranks three including two off Sandy Koufax – but Dodgers still win
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Ernie Banks cranks three including two off Sandy Koufax – but Dodgers still win

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    June 9, 1963 – Ernie Banks bangs solo homers off Sandy Koufax‚ in the 2nd and the 5th at Wrigley‚ and the Chicago Cubs kayo the ace with 6 earned runs in 5 2/3 innings. But Sandy gets no decision as the Dodgers outslug the Cubs‚ 11-8. Larry Sherry is the winner over…

Houston Colt .45s host the first Sunday night game in major league history
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Houston Colt .45s host the first Sunday night game in major league history

ByThis Day in Baseball

On June 9, 1963, the Houston Colt .45s host the first Sunday night game in major league history. Due to the extreme heat in Texas, the Colt .45s play the San Francisco Giants in the evening at Colt Stadium. Houston wins the game, 3-0, in front of a crowd of 17,437. The Colt .45s will…