Billy Williams, Ron Santo, and Randy Hundley all homer for the Cubs in the first, and Rico Carty and Felipe Alou also go deep for the Braves in the same inning in Chicago’s 12-6 victory at Atlanta Stadium. The five round-trippers at the ‘Launching Pad’ tie a major league record for home runs hit by two teams in the same inning, but the barrage marks the first time the feat occurs in the opening frame.

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Billy Williams, Ron Santo, and Randy Hundley all homer for the Cubs in the first, and Rico Carty and Felipe Alou also go deep for the Braves in the same inning in Chicago’s 12-6 victory at Atlanta Stadium. The five round-trippers at the ‘Launching Pad’ tie a major league record for home runs hit by two teams in the same inning, but the barrage marks the first time the feat occurs in the opening frame.

In St. Louis the fans get boxing with their baseball in the Cards’ 7 – 3, win over the Reds. Bob Gibson pitches inside to Tony Perez in the 5th inning, and the pair exchange words after Perez flies out. Both benches empty but there is no fighting until the Reds bullpen, led by Bob Lee, show up. It takes 12 minutes before the police are needed to restore order.

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On July 3, 1967 In St. Louis the fans get boxing with their baseball in the Cards’ 7 – 3, win over the Reds. Bob Gibson pitches inside to Tony Perez in the 5th inning, and the pair exchange words after Perez flies out. Both benches empty but there is no fighting until the Reds bullpen, led by Bob Lee, show up. It takes…

Ferguson Jenkins pitches the Cubs into a tie for first place

Ferguson Jenkins pitches the Cubs into a tie for first place

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After Chicago’s 4-1 victory over Cincinnati at Wrigley Field, many of the 40,464 patrons stay in the ballpark awaiting the outcome of the Cards/Mets game that, thanks to a New York victory, results with the Cubs in first place by half of a game. The enthusiastic fans refuse to leave the ‘Friendly Confines’ until the flags above the scoreboard reflect the home team’s current position at the top of the standings, a task usually done the next day.

Mike Adamson makes his major league debut for Baltimore: he is the first draftee to bypass the minors and go straight to the majors,

ByTom

Meanwhile, back at the ranch, the Orioles lose to Cleveland, 6 – 0. John O’Donoghue wins in relief. Mike Adamson makes his major league debut for Baltimore: he is the first draftee to bypass the minors and go straight to the majors, though he’ll play in the minors next year.

Baltimore’s Jim Palmer gives up a grand slam – but it is in the minors. Sent to Rochester (International League) to rehabilitate from back problems, Rochester manager Earl Weaver starts the 21-year-old against Buffalo, in a game moved to Niagara Falls because of racial disturbances on Buffalo’s east side. Palmer is given a 7 – 0 lead, but the Bisons score five runs in the 3rd, four coming home on a grand slam by Johnny Bench. Rochester hangs on to win, 10 – 8.

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Baltimore’s Jim Palmer gives up a grand slam – but it is in the minors. Sent to Rochester (International League) to rehabilitate from back problems, Rochester manager Earl Weaver starts the 21-year-old against Buffalo, in a game moved to Niagara Falls because of racial disturbances on Buffalo’s east side. Palmer is given a 7 – 0 lead, but the Bisons score five runs in the 3rd, four coming home on a grand slam by Johnny Bench. Rochester hangs on to win, 10 – 8.