A’s players agree to drop a grievance filed with the National Labor Relations Board against Charlie Finley. Finley agrees, in writing, that he will not coerce or intimidate his players, or discriminate against them for the threatened action.

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A’s players agree to drop a grievance filed with the National Labor Relations Board against Charlie Finley. Finley agrees, in writing, that he will not coerce or intimidate his players, or discriminate against them for the threatened action.

At Candlestick Park, San Francisco hurler Gaylord Perry’s 40-inning team record consecutive scoreless streak comes to an end as the Cubs score an unearned run in the seventh inning of a 2-1 victory over Fergie Jenkins and the Cubs. The future Hall of Famer will match his franchise mark with another string of scoreless innings in 1970.

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At Candlestick Park, San Francisco hurler Gaylord Perry’s 40-inning team record consecutive scoreless streak comes to an end as the Cubs score an unearned run in the seventh inning of a 2-1 victory over Fergie Jenkins and the Cubs. The future Hall of Famer will match his franchise mark with another string of scoreless innings in 1970.

In the first game of a doubleheader, White Sox Joe Horlen no-hits the Tigers, 6 – 0. Cisco Carlos, Hoyt Wilhelm, and Bob Locker combine to shut out Detroit in the second game.

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In the first game of a doubleheader, White Sox Joe Horlen no-hits the Tigers, 6 – 0. Cisco Carlos, Hoyt Wilhelm, and Bob Locker combine to shut out Detroit in the second game.

Jim Wynn smashes two home runs becomes the first Astro in franchise history to reach 100 RBIs
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Jim Wynn smashes two home runs becomes the first Astro in franchise history to reach 100 RBIs

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 1967 – Jim Wynn smashes two home runs, his 34th and 35th of the year, to drop the Dodgers, 5-3. Wynn becomes the first in franchise history to reach 100 RBIs. Mike Cuellar wins his 14th of the year.

1967 – White Sox starter Gary Peters takes a 3 – 0 lead into the 9th inning, but a 7-run 9th keeps Detroit tied for first place with the Twins with a 7 – 3 win at Chicago. Chicago is now in 4th place, two games back, with the Red Sox in 3rd place just a half-game behind.

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1967 – White Sox starter Gary Peters takes a 3 – 0 lead into the 9th inning, but a 7-run 9th keeps Detroit tied for first place with the Twins with a 7 – 3 win at Chicago. Chicago is now in 4th place, two games back, with the Red Sox in 3rd place just a half-game behind.

The Mets, at the urging of their fans, honor former Dodger pitcher Sandy Koufax, who retired last season when arthritis ended his career prematurely at the age of 30. The Brooklyn-born southpaw, who threw a no-hitter against New York in 1962, started twenty games against the Amazins, compiling a 17-2 record, that included 14 complete games and 5 shutouts.

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The Mets, at the urging of their fans, honor former Dodger pitcher Sandy Koufax, who retired last season when arthritis ended his career prematurely at the age of 30. The Brooklyn-born southpaw, who threw a no-hitter against New York in 1962, started twenty games against the Amazins, compiling a 17-2 record, that included 14 complete games and 5 shutouts.

Despite a brilliant relief effort by Dick Kelley, the Braves lose a 4 – 1 decision at Philadelphia. Kelley ties the National League record for relievers with six consecutive strikeouts.

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Despite a brilliant relief effort by Dick Kelley, the Braves lose a 4 – 1 decision at Philadelphia. Kelley ties the National League record for relievers with six consecutive strikeouts.

The Tigers move into a first-place tie with the Twins, as Eddie Mathews and Jim Northrup hit home runs, and Mickey Lolich beats Tommy John, 4 – 1, at Chicago.

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The Tigers move into a first-place tie with the Twins, as Eddie Mathews and Jim Northrup hit home runs, and Mickey Lolich beats Tommy John, 4 – 1, at Chicago.