1975 – Tal Smith is named General Manager, replacing “Spec” Richardson. The Astros are in last place, 35 games behind Cincinnati at the time. Dave Roberts takes the first small steps to recovery with a 6-1 victory over Pittsburgh.

On August 7 , 1975 — Tal Smith is named General Manager, replacing “Spec” Richardson. The Astros are in last place, 35 games behind Cincinnati at the time. Dave Roberts takes the first small steps to recovery with a 6-1 victory over Pittsburgh.

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1975 – Tal Smith is named General Manager, replacing “Spec” Richardson. The Astros are in last place, 35 games behind Cincinnati at the time. Dave Roberts takes the first small steps to recovery with a 6-1 victory over Pittsburgh.

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The Reds finally beat the Robins‚ 1 – 0‚ in 15 innings, as Rube Benton pitches a complete game shutout. Tommy Griffith’s single drives in the winning run. Yesterday‚ the two teams battled to a 2 – 2 tie in 14 innings.

Bobby Cox, who will retire after the season ends, earns his 2,500th major league victory as a manager when the Braves blank Washington at Nationals Park, 5-0. The veteran skipper joins Connie Mack, John McGraw, and Tony La Russa as the fourth field boss to reach this milestone.

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1975 – Tal Smith is named General Manager, replacing “Spec” Richardson. The Astros are in last place, 35 games behind Cincinnati at the time. Dave Roberts takes the first small steps to recovery with a 6-1 victory over Pittsburgh.

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The Reds finally beat the Robins‚ 1 – 0‚ in 15 innings, as Rube Benton pitches a complete game shutout. Tommy Griffith’s single drives in the winning run. Yesterday‚ the two teams battled to a 2 – 2 tie in 14 innings.

Bobby Cox, who will retire after the season ends, earns his 2,500th major league victory as a manager when the Braves blank Washington at Nationals Park, 5-0. The veteran skipper joins Connie Mack, John McGraw, and Tony La Russa as the fourth field boss to reach this milestone.

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