In his second career start, Dodger P Bob Welch beats the Giants and Vida Blue, 12 – 2, to put the Los Angeles into a tie for first place.

Mel Allen and Red Barber become the first recipients of the Ford C. Frick Broadcasting Award. Unable to choose between the two legendary voices, both Yankee announcers are selected by the Hall of Fame voters to receive the honor which recognizes excellence among baseball broadcasters.

With a 3 – 1 win over the visiting Padres, the Reds move into first place.

Baltimore and Mike Flanagan hand Ron Guidry his 2nd loss of the year, stopping the Yankees, 2 – 1.

The Yankees take a 5 – 0 lead over the Red Sox, but Boston ties it in the 8th on three wild pitches, two bases-loaded walks and a collection of bloop hits. The game ends in a 14-inning tie at five apiece.

A day after his 44-game hitting streak ends, Pete Rose collects two singles, a double and home run in the Reds’ 6 – 2 win over Atlanta.