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.

Cincinnati manager Dave Bristol launches a tirade for the ages during a 13-2 massacre by Don Wilson and the Astros
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Cincinnati manager Dave Bristol launches a tirade for the ages during a 13-2 massacre by Don Wilson and the Astros

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1969 – Cincinnati manager Dave Bristol launches a tirade for the ages during a 13-2 massacre by Don Wilson and the Astros. Bristol bumps umpire Augie Donatelli, steps on his shoes, berates the ump for several minutes then flings chairs and equipment upon returning to the dugout. And he was only behind 2-1 at the time! Good thing he didn’t see the nine-run Houston sixth, highlighted by a bases-loaded triple from Denis Menke and two hits by Sandy Valdespino. Wilson fans ten and posts a six-hitter. He’s also plunked twice at the plate. 

The Red Sox swat the Orioles twice, winning 7 – 4 and 12 – 3. Reggie Smith is 7 for 9 and stretches his hitting streak to 19 games. Carl Yastrzemski has a homer in each game as the Red Sox total 22 hits in the nitecap, including five by Mike Andrews.

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The Red Sox swat the Orioles twice, winning 7 – 4 and 12 – 3. Reggie Smith is 7 for 9 and stretches his hitting streak to 19 games. Carl Yastrzemski has a homer in each game as the Red Sox total 22 hits in the nitecap, including five by Mike Andrews.

The Cubs score five runs in the 5th inning to beat the Mets, 6 – 2, behind Bill Hands. The win halts the Mets’ seven-game win streak and leaves the New Yorkers in 2nd place by four games.

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The Cubs score five runs in the 5th inning to beat the Mets, 6 – 2, behind Bill Hands. The win halts the Mets’ seven-game win streak and leaves the New Yorkers in 2nd place by four games.

Bob Elson and Red Rush, White Sox radio broadcasting team, have been forbidden to ride on the ball club’s chartered airplanes

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July 9, 1969 Bob Elson and Red Rush, White Sox radio broadcasting team, have been forbidden to ride on the ball club’s chartered airplanes while the White Sox and their radio outlet, WMAQ, are involved in litigation, The Tribune learned yesterday. General Manager Ed Short confirmed that the broadcasters had been told to make their…

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President Richard Nixon watches the Senators for the 4th time this season, and they finally win one for him, beating the Indians, 3 – 0, behind Joe Coleman’s four-hitter.

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President Richard Nixon watches the Senators for the 4th time this season, and they finally win one for him, beating the Indians, 3 – 0, behind Joe Coleman’s four-hitter.

With the Twins hosting Kansas City, the Royals’ Bob Oliver attempts to steal second base with Ellie Rodriguez at bat. Catcher John Roseboro pushes Rodriguez’s bat out of the way and his throw to 2B nails Oliver. After huddling eight minutes with his umpire crew, home plate ump John Rice declares Rodriguez out for interference and orders Oliver back to first base, though the rule states that an out nullifies an interference call. The Royals win, 4 – 3. Harmon Killebrew accounts for all the Twins scoring with a homer.

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With the Twins hosting Kansas City, the Royals’ Bob Oliver attempts to steal second base with Ellie Rodriguez at bat. Catcher John Roseboro pushes Rodriguez’s bat out of the way and his throw to 2B nails Oliver. After huddling eight minutes with his umpire crew, home plate ump John Rice declares Rodriguez out for interference and orders Oliver back to first base, though the rule states that an out nullifies an interference call. The Royals win, 4 – 3. Harmon Killebrew accounts for all the Twins scoring with a homer.