In a battle of teenagers at Shea Stadium, 19 year-old first baseman Ed Kranepool homers twice off 18 year-old Phillies’ starter Rick Wise. The young Philadelphia right-hander will prevail to earn the victory in the team’s 6-4 decision over the Mets.

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In a battle of teenagers at Shea Stadium, 19 year-old first baseman Ed Kranepool homers twice off 18 year-old Phillies’ starter Rick Wise. The young Philadelphia right-hander will prevail to earn the victory in the team’s 6-4 decision over the Mets.

1964 – Bo Belinsky is suspended by the Angels after attacking sportswriter Braven Dyer. Four days later Belinsky will be assigned to Hawaii (Pacific Coast League), then suspended for the season when he refuses to report.

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1964 – Bo Belinsky is suspended by the Angels after attacking sportswriter Braven Dyer. Four days later Belinsky will be assigned to Hawaii (Pacific Coast League), then suspended for the season when he refuses to report.