Kansas City A’s owner Charlie Finley fires manager Alvin Dark
Kansas City A’s owner Charlie Finley fires manager Alvin Dark
1967 – The Red Sox continue winning, beating California, 12 – 11.
1967 – The Red Sox continue winning, beating California, 12 – 11.
Charlie Finley suspends pitcher Lew Krausse for “conduct unbecoming a major leaguer.”
Charlie Finley suspends pitcher Lew Krausse for “conduct unbecoming a major leaguer.”
Tony Conigliaro is hit in the face with a fastball thrown by California’s Jack Hamilton
Tony Conigliaro is hit in the face with a fastball thrown by California’s Jack Hamilton
Dave Giusti twirls an eight-hit shutout over the Dodgers, 4-0. A bases-loaded double by Ron Davis is the key blow. Houston deals first baseman Eddie Mathews to Detroit, eventually receiving reliever Fred Gladding and cash (not Norm) in return.
1967 – Dave Giusti twirls an eight-hit shutout over the Dodgers, 4-0. A bases-loaded double by Ron Davis is the key blow. Houston deals first baseman Eddie Mathews to Detroit, eventually receiving reliever Fred Gladding and cash (not Norm) in return.
Tigers obtain Eddie Mathews from Houston
The Tigers obtainEddie Mathews from the Astros to replace a slumping Norm Cash, who had been benched by skipper Mayo Smith. Detroit’s new first baseman will hit .231 in 36 games for pennant contenders.
After retiring the first 19 Pirates he faces, Reds’ starter Jim Maloney is forced to leave the game when he hurts his ankle stepping in a hole in the Forbes Field turf. Billy McCool finishes the contest, giving up two hits in Cincinnati’s 4-0 victory over the Pirates.
After retiring the first 19 Pirates he faces, Reds’ starter Jim Maloney is forced to leave the game when he hurts his ankle stepping in a hole in the Forbes Field turf. Billy McCool finishes the contest, giving up two hits in Cincinnati’s 4-0 victory over the Pirates.
Despite a 2 – 1 loss to the Twins, the Angels are within 1 1/2 games of first place.
Despite a 2 – 1 loss to the Twins, the Angels are within 1 1/2 games of first place.
After whipping the Mets eight straight times, Jim Bunning finally loses to the New Yorkers. The Mets beat Philadelphia, 8 – 3.
After whipping the Mets eight straight times, Jim Bunning finally loses to the New Yorkers. The Mets beat Philadelphia, 8 – 3.
1967 – Completing a three-game sweep of the White Sox, Jim Merritt pitches the Twins into first place with a 3 – 2 win.
1967 – Completing a three-game sweep of the White Sox, Jim Merritt pitches the Twins into first place with a 3 – 2 win.
