The Reds take over first place in the National League West for good with a 5 – 4, 10-inning win over the Astros. Denis Menke’s double in the 10th against his old team wins it.

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On June 25, 1972 The Reds take over first place in the National League West for good with a 5 – 4, 10-inning win over the Astros. Denis Menke’s double in the 10th against his old team wins it.   Source Baseball Reference June 25

After a five-year legal battle, Bernice Gera finally becomes the first woman professional umpire when she works a minor league game in Geneva, New York. When Auburn manager Nolan Campbell vehemently argues a play where she first signals Terry Ford safe at second on a double play and then reverses her decision, the new arbitrator is brought to tears and will resign between games of the twin bill.

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On June 25, 1972 After a five-year legal battle, Bernice Gera finally becomes the first woman professional umpire when she works a minor league game in Geneva, New York. When Auburn manager Nolan Campbell vehemently argues a play where she first signals Terry Ford safe at second on a double play and then reverses her…