1980 – In Cleveland, reliever Ed Farmer picks up two saves as the White Sox sweep a doubleheader from the Indians. Chicago rallies for eight runs in the last two innings of the opener to win, 10 – 8, then does it again in the nitecap as it scores four in the last two innings to win, 8 – 7.

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1980 – In Cleveland, reliever Ed Farmer picks up two saves as the White Sox sweep a doubleheader from the Indians. Chicago rallies for eight runs in the last two innings of the opener to win, 10 – 8, then does it again in the nitecap as it scores four in the last two innings to win, 8 – 7.

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A head-first slide by Enos Cabell into first beats the throw of Ivan DeJesus allowing Rafael Landestoy to score the game-winner in a 6-5 triumph over the Cubs. Frank LaCorte comes in to fan Dave Kingman and nail down the save. Cesar Cedeno has two hits and two RBIs to pace the Houston attack. 

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1980 – A head-first slide by Enos Cabell into first beats the throw of Ivan DeJesus allowing Rafael Landestoy to score the game-winner in a 6-5 triumph over the Cubs. Frank LaCorte comes in to fan Dave Kingman and nail down the save. Cesar Cedeno has two hits and two RBIs to pace the Houston attack. 

The Cardinals promote manager Whitey Herzog to general manager, replacing John Claiborne, who was fired on August 18th. Red Schoendienst will serve as interim field manager, but on October 24th, the Cardinals will announce that Herzog will return as manager in 1981 while retaining his GM duties.

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The Cardinals promote manager Whitey Herzog to general manager, replacing John Claiborne, who was fired on August 18th. Red Schoendienst will serve as interim field manager, but on October 24th, the Cardinals will announce that Herzog will return as manager in 1981 while retaining his GM duties.

Pitcher and coach Hub Kittle becomes the oldest man to play in an organized baseball game when he starts for Springfield (American Association) against Iowa at the age of 63 years and six months. Kittle retires the side in the 1st inning, then tosses one pitch to retire a batter in the 2nd frame before exiting.

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Pitcher and coach Hub Kittle becomes the oldest man to play in an organized baseball game when he starts for Springfield (American Association) against Iowa at the age of 63 years and six months. Kittle retires the side in the 1st inning, then tosses one pitch to retire a batter in the 2nd frame before exiting.

Phillies Steve Carlton (20-7) becomes the first National League pitcher to win 20 games this season, combining with Tug McGraw to beat the Dodgers, 4 – 3. Carlton will win an NL-high 24 games, while pitching 304 innings, the last major league pitcher to throw more than 300 innings in a season.
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Phillies Steve Carlton (20-7) becomes the first National League pitcher to win 20 games this season, combining with Tug McGraw to beat the Dodgers, 4 – 3. Carlton will win an NL-high 24 games, while pitching 304 innings, the last major league pitcher to throw more than 300 innings in a season.

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Phillies Steve Carlton (20-7) becomes the first National League pitcher to win 20 games this season, combining with Tug McGraw to beat the Dodgers, 4 – 3. Carlton will win an NL-high 24 games, while pitching 304 innings, the last major league pitcher to throw more than 300 innings in a season.

At Milwaukee’s County Stadium, George Brett strokes four singles and a double in 5 at-bats as the Royals edge the Brewers, 7 – 6. The Kansas City third baseman’s 5 for 5 performance raises his league-leading batting average to .407.

At Milwaukee’s County Stadium, George Brett strokes four singles and a double in 5 at-bats as the Royals edge the Brewers, 7 – 6. The Kansas City third baseman’s 5 for 5 performance raises his league-leading batting average to .407.

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At Milwaukee’s County Stadium, George Brett strokes four singles and a double in 5 at-bats as the Royals edge the Brewers, 7 – 6. The Kansas City third baseman’s 5 for 5 performance raises his league-leading batting average to .407.

Rangers P Ferguson Jenkins is arrested for possession of illegal drugs

Rangers P Ferguson Jenkins is arrested for possession of illegal drugs

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1980 – At Exhibition Stadium, Rangers P Ferguson Jenkins is arrested for possession of illegal drugs after customs officials discover an estimated $500 worth of cocaine, marijuana, and hashish in his suitcase. The arrest stuns the entire country, where Jenkins, a Canadian citizen, is considered a national hero.