The Oakland A’s win the American League West Division with their 3-2 victory over Chicago and the Royals’ 6-2 loss to California. The franchise hadn’t won a title since 1931, when Connie Mack managed the team in Philadelphia.

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The Oakland A’s win the American League West Division with their 3-2 victory over Chicago and the Royals’ 6-2 loss to California. The franchise hadn’t won a title since 1931, when Connie Mack managed the team in Philadelphia.

In just his second major-league start, Cubs rookie Burt Hooton ties a franchise record for a nine-inning game when he strikes out 15 batters, going the distance in the team’s 3-2 victory over New York at Shea Stadium. The 21 year-old right-hander matches the mark established by Dick Drott against Milwaukee in 1957.

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In just his second major-league start, Cubs rookie Burt Hooton ties a franchise record for a nine-inning game when he strikes out 15 batters, going the distance in the team’s 3-2 victory over New York at Shea Stadium. The 21 year-old right-hander matches the mark established by Dick Drott against Milwaukee in 1957.

Astros rookie Larry Yount, making his major league debut, injuries his right shoulder in the ninth inning throwing his very first warm-up pitch of the game. The 21 year-old right-hander, Robin’s older brother, will never get another chance to pitch in the bigs with his only major league experience consisting of that one ill-fated toss to home plate.

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Astros rookie Larry Yount, making his major league debut, injuries his right shoulder in the ninth inning throwing his very first warm-up pitch of the game. The 21 year-old right-hander, Robin’s older brother, will never get another chance to pitch in the bigs with his only major league experience consisting of that one ill-fated toss to home plate.

At Shea Stadium, Mike Jorgensen hits a 2-out single in the 7th to break Burt Hooton’s no-hit bid, and Ken Singleton follows with a homer to tie the match at 2 – 2. But Billy Williamsclocks a pinch homer in the 9th and Hooton finishes the 3 – 2 victory with 15 strikeouts, notching his first major league win. In the opener of the twi-night doubleheader, Bill Hands beats Jerry Koosman, 6 – 2. Hands starts the Cubs’ scoring with a 2-run single in the 2nd.

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At Shea Stadium, Mike Jorgensen hits a 2-out single in the 7th to break Burt Hooton’s no-hit bid, and Ken Singleton follows with a homer to tie the match at 2 – 2. But Billy Williamsclocks a pinch homer in the 9th and Hooton finishes the 3 – 2 victory with 15 strikeouts, notching his first major league win. In the opener of the twi-night doubleheader, Bill Hands beats Jerry Koosman, 6 – 2. Hands starts the Cubs’ scoring with a 2-run single in the 2nd.

Making his debut against the Braves, Astros’ hurler Larry Yount injures his right shoulder on his very first warm-up pitch and will never get another chance to pitch in the bigs. Robin’solder brother’s total major league experience will consist of just one-warm up pitch.
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Making his debut against the Braves, Astros’ hurler Larry Yount injures his right shoulder on his very first warm-up pitch and will never get another chance to pitch in the bigs. Robin’solder brother’s total major league experience will consist of just one-warm up pitch.

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Making his debut against the Braves, Astros’ hurler Larry Yount injures his right shoulder on his very first warm-up pitch and will never get another chance to pitch in the bigs. Robin’solder brother’s total major league experience will consist of just one-warm up pitch.

The Giants suffer their 3rd straight loss and their 10th in 11 games, losing to the Reds, 4 – 2. The Giants maintain their 1-game lead in the NL West.

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The Giants suffer their 3rd straight loss and their 10th in 11 games, losing to the Reds, 4 – 2. The Giants maintain their 1-game lead in the NL West.

1971 – The Dodgers beat the first-place Giants, 6 – 5, to climb within one game of first place in the National League West. Bobby Bonds has two homers for SF, but Manny Mota’s pinch-hit double in the 9th drives in three runs.

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1971 – The Dodgers beat the first-place Giants, 6 – 5, to climb within one game of first place in the National League West. Bobby Bonds has two homers for SF, but Manny Mota’s pinch-hit double in the 9th drives in three runs.

Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves becomes the National League’s all-time leader in RBIs

Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves becomes the National League’s all-time leader in RBIs

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  On September 14, 1971, Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves becomes the National League’s all-time leader in RBIs. Aaron drives in all of the Braves’ runs in a 5-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds. With 1,953 RBIs in his career, Aaron moves past Hall of Famer Stan Musial for the RBI lead… @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ Play…

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Frank Robinson 11th man to enter into 500 Homerun Club

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  On September 13, 1971, At Memorial Stadium, Frank Robinson of the Baltimore Orioles rips home runs in each game of a doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers to become the 11th man to enter the 500-home run club. Robinson’s 500th was a ninth-inning three-run homer off Fred Scherman, who pitches 8 2/3 innings in relief…

Juan Pizarro beats the visiting Cardinals, 7 – 0, with help from Paul Popovich, who clubs his first major league grand slam

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1971 – At Wrigley Field, Juan Pizarro beats the visiting Cardinals, 7 – 0, with help from Paul Popovich, who clubs his first major league grand slam