Cubs outfielder Willie Smith gives a boost to a fan who fell from the bleachers

Cubs outfielder Willie Smith gives a boost to a fan who fell from the bleachers

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July 13, 1969 Cubs outfielder Willie Smith gives a boost to a fan who fell from the bleachers, helping him climb back up to avoid a $25 fine on July 13, 1969. The Cubs installed a 42-inch chain-link fence around the top of the wall the next year. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@

In the third meeting between the two brothers, San Diego’s Joe Niekro defeats his brother Phil of the Braves, 1 – 0. Joe is 2-1 over his older sibling.

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In the third meeting between the two brothers, San Diego’s Joe Niekro defeats his brother Phil of the Braves, 1 – 0. Joe is 2-1 over his older sibling.

Undefeated O’s ace Dave McNally wins his 13th but needs relief help in subduing the Red Sox, 6 – 3. Jim Lonborg, making his first start since breaking his toe on June 21st, takes the loss. Tony Conigliaro has a pair of homers and Reggie Smith stretches his hitting streak to 20 games.

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Undefeated O’s ace Dave McNally wins his 13th but needs relief help in subduing the Red Sox, 6 – 3. Jim Lonborg, making his first start since breaking his toe on June 21st, takes the loss. Tony Conigliaro has a pair of homers and Reggie Smith stretches his hitting streak to 20 games.