The Indians score six in the 1st, and outlast the White Sox, 11 – 10. For 2nd-place Chicago, it is their 4th loss in six games. The loss goes to starter Ray Herbert, with Sam McDowell the victor.

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The Indians score six in the 1st, and outlast the White Sox, 11 – 10. For 2nd-place Chicago, it is their 4th loss in six games. The loss goes to starter Ray Herbert, with Sam McDowell the victor.

Orioles southpaw Frank Bertaina records his first major league victory when he tosses a one-hitter to beat the A’s and the Orioles set the record by only having 19 official at bats
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Orioles southpaw Frank Bertaina records his first major league victory when he tosses a one-hitter to beat the A’s and the Orioles set the record by only having 19 official at bats

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Orioles southpaw Frank Bertaina records his first major league victory when he tosses a one-hitter to beat the A’s at Memorial Stadium, 1-0. The losing pitcher Bob Meyer, who yields the game’s lone run on a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning, also gives up just one hit in his complete-game effort in the seventh double one-hitter in baseball history

The Phils’ Dennis Bennett stops the Giants, 1 – 0, defeating Juan Marichal. Ruben Amaro’s double scores the lone run and keeps the Phils six games ahead of the Cards.

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The Phils’ Dennis Bennett stops the Giants, 1 – 0, defeating Juan Marichal. Ruben Amaro’s double scores the lone run and keeps the Phils six games ahead of the Cards.

At Milwaukee’s County Stadium, Braves’ southpaw Denny Lemaster throws a one-hitter, beating the Reds and Jim Maloney, who gives up only two hits, 1-0. The only run of the two-hour and six-minute contest scores on a sac fly by Felipe Alou plating Gene Oliver in the bottom of the eighth inning.

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At Milwaukee’s County Stadium, Braves’ southpaw Denny Lemaster throws a one-hitter, beating the Reds and Jim Maloney, who gives up only two hits, 1-0. The only run of the two-hour and six-minute contest scores on a sac fly by Felipe Alou plating Gene Oliver in the bottom of the eighth inning.

After rookie Wally Bunker (16-4) gives the Orioles a 5 – 2 win, Kansas City’s bonus baby Blue Moon Odom stops the O’s, 8 – 0, on two hits. The split shaves the Orioles’ lead to a half-game over the White Sox.

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After rookie Wally Bunker (16-4) gives the Orioles a 5 – 2 win, Kansas City’s bonus baby Blue Moon Odom stops the O’s, 8 – 0, on two hits. The split shaves the Orioles’ lead to a half-game over the White Sox.

With his office being responsible for all of the costs for teams not making it into the postseason, Baseball commissioner Ford Frick authorizes the Phillies, Yankees, White Sox, and Orioles to print tickets for the World Series. Due to a historic late-season collapse by Philadelphia, the surging Cardinals win the National League pennant on the last day of the season, and will play the Bronx Bombers in the Fall Classic.

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With his office being responsible for all of the costs for teams not making it into the postseason, Baseball commissioner Ford Frick authorizes the Phillies, Yankees, White Sox, and Orioles to print tickets for the World Series. Due to a historic late-season collapse by Philadelphia, the surging Cardinals win the National League pennant on the last day of the season, and will play the Bronx Bombers in the Fall Classic.

The Phils split a 2-game series with the Cards and build a 6-game lead in the National League on Chris Short’s 5 – 1 win. Short strikes out 12 throwing no curves to win his 16th.

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The Phils split a 2-game series with the Cards and build a 6-game lead in the National League on Chris Short’s 5 – 1 win. Short strikes out 12 throwing no curves to win his 16th.

Baltimore tops the Senators, 12 – 5, despite Brooks Robinson hitting into his second triple play. Brooks will hit into a record four triple killings by the time he hangs up his glove.

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Baltimore tops the Senators, 12 – 5, despite Brooks Robinson hitting into his second triple play. Brooks will hit into a record four triple killings by the time he hangs up his glove.