At Wrigley Field, Ernie Banks hits the final home run of his career in the Cubs’ 5-4 loss to Cincinnati. Mr. Cub’s 512th round-tripper, tying him for seventh-place on the all-time list with Eddie Mathews, comes in the fourth frame off right-hander Jim McGlothlin, a two-out solo shot to left field that ties the score at 3-3.

At Wrigley Field, Ernie Banks hits the final home run of his career in the Cubs’ 5-4 loss to Cincinnati. Mr. Cub’s 512th round-tripper, tying him for seventh-place on the all-time list with Eddie Mathews, comes in the fourth frame off right-hander Jim McGlothlin, a two-out solo shot to left field that ties the score at 3-3.

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At Wrigley Field, Ernie Banks hits the final home run of his career in the Cubs’ 5-4 loss to Cincinnati. Mr. Cub’s 512th round-tripper, tying him for seventh-place on the all-time list with Eddie Mathews, comes in the fourth frame off right-hander Jim McGlothlin, a two-out solo shot to left field that ties the score at 3-3.

Padre Ed Acosta makes his major league pitching debut and shuts out the Phillies, 2 – 0. He’s the first Padre to debut with a shutout.

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Padre Ed Acosta makes his major league pitching debut and shuts out the Phillies, 2 – 0. He’s the first Padre to debut with a shutout.

Braves OF Rico Carty announces he has suffered permanent damage to his right eye from an altercation with three policemen in Atlanta, GA.

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Braves OF Rico Carty announces he has suffered permanent damage to his right eye from an altercation with three policemen in Atlanta, GA.