Opposing his younger brother, Joe, Phil Niekro goes the distance to get the victory when the Braves beat the Cubs at Atlanta Stadium, 8-3. Joining Jesse and Virgil Barnes, who face one another five times as starters in the 1920’s, the Niekros become the second pair of siblings to start in the same major league game.

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Opposing his younger brother, Joe, Phil Niekro goes the distance to get the victory when the Braves beat the Cubs at Atlanta Stadium, 8-3. Joining Jesse and Virgil Barnes, who face one another five times as starters in the 1920’s, the Niekros become the second pair of siblings to start in the same major league game.

Philadelphia C Clay Dalrymple collects six walks in a 19-inning doubleheader against the Astros. The Phillies win the first, 9 – 0, and take the nightcap, 4 – 3, in 11 innings.

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Philadelphia C Clay Dalrymple collects six walks in a 19-inning doubleheader against the Astros. The Phillies win the first, 9 – 0, and take the nightcap, 4 – 3, in 11 innings.

In Minnesota, Mudcat Grant stops the Yankees to give the Twins an 8 – 3 victory. Mickey Mantle drives in all three New York runs with two homers.

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In Minnesota, Mudcat Grant stops the Yankees to give the Twins an 8 – 3 victory. Mickey Mantle drives in all three New York runs with two homers.

The Mets end a 19-game losing streak to Juan Marichal with their first win against the Dominican Dandy, 8 – 7. Marichal’s win streak started in 1962. Jack Fisher is the winning pitcher.

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The Mets end a 19-game losing streak to Juan Marichal with their first win against the Dominican Dandy, 8 – 7. Marichal’s win streak started in 1962. Jack Fisher is the winning pitcher.