At Kansas City’s Municipal Stadium, Bob Oliver becomes the first player in Royals history to hit a grand slam. The center fielder’s eighth-inning blast comes off Jim Bouton of the Pilots in an eventual 13-2 KC victory.

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At Kansas City’s Municipal Stadium, Bob Oliver becomes the first player in Royals history to hit a grand slam. The center fielder’s eighth-inning blast comes off Jim Bouton of the Pilots in an eventual 13-2 KC victory.

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The Dodgers take first place in the National League West by sweeping a doubleheader against the Braves in Los Angeles, winning 6 – 7 and 7 – 3.

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The Dodgers take first place in the National League West by sweeping a doubleheader against the Braves in Los Angeles, winning 6 – 7 and 7 – 3.

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Day: July 4, 1969

At Kansas City’s Municipal Stadium, Bob Oliver becomes the first player in Royals history to hit a grand slam. The center fielder’s eighth-inning blast comes off Jim Bouton of the Pilots in an eventual 13-2 KC victory.

The Dodgers take first place in the National League West by sweeping a doubleheader against the Braves in Los Angeles, winning 6 – 7 and 7 – 3.

Start Listieng to Classic Baseball Broadcasts (1934 - 1973)

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