1979 – Long-time Dodgers owner Walter O’Malley dies at age 75.
1979 – Long-time Dodgers owner Walter O’Malley dies at age 75.
1979 – J.R. Richard fans 12 and delivers the game-winning hit during a 4-1 victory over Los Angeles. Terry Puhl opens the scoring with a first-inning blast off Burt Hooton. Richard’s two-run single in the fifth ends the stalemate. It is J.R.’s tenth straight win over the Dodgers.
1979 – J.R. Richard fans 12 and delivers the game-winning hit during a 4-1 victory over Los Angeles. Terry Puhl opens the scoring with a first-inning blast off Burt Hooton. Richard’s two-run single in the fifth ends the stalemate. It is J.R.’s tenth straight win over the Dodgers.
At Riverfront Stadium‚ Reds P Bill Bonham surrenders just 2 hits in beating the Braves‚ 3 – 1.
At Riverfront Stadium‚ Reds P Bill Bonham surrenders just 2 hits in beating the Braves‚ 3 – 1.
Oakland’s Matt Keough loses to California, 8 – 1‚ running his season record to 0-14‚ and tying a dubious major league record. His 14 straight losses ties him for the 4th most in American League history.
Oakland’s Matt Keough loses to California, 8 – 1‚ running his season record to 0-14‚ and tying a dubious major league record. His 14 straight losses ties him for the 4th most in American League history.
After delivering the eulogy at Thurman Munson’s funeral in Ohio, Bobby Murcer, a teammate and close friend of the deceased Yankee catcher, drives in all the runs in the Yankee 5-4 comeback victory over the Orioles at Yankee Stadium. The New York outfielder, with a bat he will never use again, hits a three-run home run and wins the game with a two-run single in 9th inning.
After delivering the eulogy at Thurman Munson’s funeral in Ohio, Bobby Murcer, a teammate and close friend of the deceased Yankee catcher, drives in all the runs in the Yankee 5-4 comeback victory over the Orioles at Yankee Stadium. The New York outfielder, with a bat he will never use again, hits a three-run home run and wins the game with a two-run single in 9th inning.
The Rangers blast the Padres, 12 – 5, in the Hall of Fame Game which features a record nine home runs.
The Rangers blast the Padres, 12 – 5, in the Hall of Fame Game which features a record nine home runs.
In pre-game ceremonies at Wrigley Field, announcer Jack Brickhouse is honored. Today’s broadcast is his 5,000th television broadcast of a game.
In pre-game ceremonies at Wrigley Field, announcer Jack Brickhouse is honored. Today’s broadcast is his 5,000th television broadcast of a game.
The Phillies beat the Pirates, 12 – 8, in the first game of a doubleheader. Philadelphia’s Greg Luzinski and Pittsburgh’s John Milner each hit a grand slam, and Pete Rose collects his 2,427th career single to break Honus Wagner’s National League record.
The Phillies beat the Pirates, 12 – 8, in the first game of a doubleheader. Philadelphia’s Greg Luzinski and Pittsburgh’s John Milner each hit a grand slam, and Pete Rose collects his 2,427th career single to break Honus Wagner’s National League record.
The Red Sox demolish the Brewers in a doubleheader, 7 – 2 and 19 – 5. The Sox amass 27 hits in the second game, and are the first team in 30 years to score in eight innings. The only inning in which they fail to score is the 4th, when the first two batters reach base. The scoring deluge makes it easy for manager Don Zimmer, who uses three relief pitchers, each tossing three innings. Dutch-born Win Remmerswaal, the middle pitcher, picks up his first major league win.
The Red Sox demolish the Brewers in a doubleheader, 7 – 2 and 19 – 5. The Sox amass 27 hits in the second game, and are the first team in 30 years to score in eight innings. The only inning in which they fail to score is the 4th, when the first two batters reach base. The scoring deluge makes it easy for manager Don Zimmer, who uses three relief pitchers, each tossing three innings. Dutch-born Win Remmerswaal, the middle pitcher, picks up his first major league win.
At Chavez Ravine, Don Sutton fans six batters in LA’s 8-1 victory over San Francisco, surpassing Don Drysdale, to become the Dodgers’ all-time strikeout leader with 2,487. After establishing the mark and receiving a two-minute standing ovation that he acknowledges by tipping his cap, the right-hander is charged with an automatic ball due to running his fingers across his lips while thanking the crowd.
At Chavez Ravine, Don Sutton fans six batters in LA’s 8-1 victory over San Francisco, surpassing Don Drysdale, to become the Dodgers’ all-time strikeout leader with 2,487. After establishing the mark and receiving a two-minute standing ovation that he acknowledges by tipping his cap, the right-hander is charged with an automatic ball due to running his fingers across his lips while thanking the crowd.
