The Giants sweep a pair from the Cubs, winning 10 – 8 and 4 – 2. In the nitecap, Giants RF Jack Clark throws out Junior Kennedy at first base. It is the third time in two years Clark has done it: he did on July 30th to Reds P Charlie Puleo and on September 20, 1981 to Nolan Ryan.

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The Giants sweep a pair from the Cubs, winning 10 – 8 and 4 – 2. In the nitecap, Giants RF Jack Clark throws out Junior Kennedy at first base. It is the third time in two years Clark has done it: he did on July 30th to Reds P Charlie Puleo and on September 20, 1981 to Nolan Ryan.

Fred Lynn hits the first grandslam in All Star Game on its 50th anniversary

Fred Lynn hits the first grandslam in All Star Game on its 50th anniversary

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On July 6, 1983, the American League and National League stage the 50th anniversary of the All-Star Game. The American League sets an All-Star record for runs by pounding the National League, 13-3, as Fred Lynn clubs the first grand slam in All-Star history during a record seven-run third inning en route to the American…

At Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, the Rangers score 12 times in the 15th inning, making it the most runs scored by a team in extra innings. Texas beats the A’s in the previously tied game, 16-4.

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At Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, the Rangers score 12 times in the 15th inning, making it the most runs scored by a team in extra innings. Texas beats the A’s in the previously tied game, 16-4.

The Rangers explode for 12 runs in the 15th inning of a 16 – 4 win over the A’s, setting a new major-league record for runs in a single extra inning. Reserve Bobby Jones has five hits in the game, including two doubles in the 15th. Dave Beard is the loser for Oakland, while Odell Jones is the victor.

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On July 3, 1983 The Rangers explode for 12 runs in the 15th inning of a 16 – 4 win over the A’s, setting a new major-league record for runs in a single extra inning. Reserve Bobby Jones has five hits in the game, including two doubles in the 15th. Dave Beard is the loser for Oakland, while Odell Jones is the victor. Source…

For the second game in a row, the Reds’ Gary Redus hits a leadoff home run. And for the second game in a row the Reds lose to the Braves. Today it is 4 – 2; yesterday, it was 5 – 2.

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On July 2, 1983 For the second game in a row, the Reds’ Gary Redus hits a leadoff home run. And for the second game in a row the Reds lose to the Braves. Today it is 4 – 2; yesterday, it was 5 – 2.   Source: Baseball Reference July 2

Arbitrator Raymond Goetz rules that the 43 players who were on the disabled list during the 1981 players’ strike are not entitled to their salaries for that period. The decision saves the club owners about $2.5 million.

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Arbitrator Raymond Goetz rules that the 43 players who were on the disabled list during the 1981 players’ strike are not entitled to their salaries for that period. The decision saves the club owners about $2.5 million.