Tony Horton unexpectedly takes himself out of the lineup during the fifth inning of the second game of a doubleheader against California. The game will prove to be his last in the major leagues, as a deep slump and the constant harassment from the Cleveland fans take a personal toll on the promising 25 year-old first baseman.

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Tony Horton unexpectedly takes himself out of the lineup during the fifth inning of the second game of a doubleheader against California. The game will prove to be his last in the major leagues, as a deep slump and the constant harassment from the Cleveland fans take a personal toll on the promising 25 year-old first baseman.

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The Giants’ Juan Marichal beats the Pirates 5 – 1 for his 200th ML win. Marichal joins Jim Bunning as the only active pitchers with 200 wins.

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The Giants’ Juan Marichal beats the Pirates 5 – 1 for his 200th ML win. Marichal joins Jim Bunning as the only active pitchers with 200 wins.

Houston’s Wade Blasingame continues his mastery of the Mets, winning 2 – 1, his second victory over New York since being recalled from the minors. His record against the Mets is 9-0. Tom Seaver takes the loss.

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Houston’s Wade Blasingame continues his mastery of the Mets, winning 2 – 1, his second victory over New York since being recalled from the minors. His record against the Mets is 9-0. Tom Seaver takes the loss.

Jerry Reuss allows two hits and the Cards beat the host Dodgers, 1 – 0, when Joe Torre belts a 9th inning home run off Don Sutton. It is Reuss’ second two-hitter this month, having beaten the Expos 4 – 0 on August 9.

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Jerry Reuss allows two hits and the Cards beat the host Dodgers, 1 – 0, when Joe Torre belts a 9th inning home run off Don Sutton. It is Reuss’ second two-hitter this month, having beaten the Expos 4 – 0 on August 9.

Cleveland and California split a pair, with the Angels taking the opener, 3 – 2 and the Tribe the nitecap, 5 – 1. Cleveland’s Tony Horton plays his last professional game. The 25-year-old budding star, despondent over a batting slump and fans’ booing, will be hospitalized for depression.

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Cleveland and California split a pair, with the Angels taking the opener, 3 – 2 and the Tribe the nitecap, 5 – 1. Cleveland’s Tony Horton plays his last professional game. The 25-year-old budding star, despondent over a batting slump and fans’ booing, will be hospitalized for depression.