First ballot inductee Giant first baseman Willie McCovey, the BBWAA’s only choice, is enshrined in the Hall of Fame, along with Veterans Committee selections Red Sox second baseman Bobby Doerr and the late Ernie Lombardi, a catcher best known for his playing days with the Reds and Giants. Pirates announcer Bob Prince and Cincinnati beat writer Earl Lawson, respectively, accept the Ford C. Frick Award for broadcast excellence and the J.G. Taylor Spink Award for meritorious contributions to baseball writing.

First ballot inductee Giant first baseman Willie McCovey, the BBWAA’s only choice, is enshrined in the Hall of Fame, along with Veterans Committee selections Red Sox second baseman Bobby Doerr and the late Ernie Lombardi, a catcher best known for his playing days with the Reds and Giants. Pirates announcer Bob Prince and Cincinnati beat writer Earl Lawson, respectively, accept the Ford C. Frick Award for broadcast excellence and the J.G. Taylor Spink Award for meritorious contributions to baseball writing.

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First ballot inductee Giant first baseman Willie McCovey, the BBWAA’s only choice, is enshrined in the Hall of Fame, along with Veterans Committee selections Red Sox second baseman Bobby Doerr and the late Ernie Lombardi, a catcher best known for his playing days with the Reds and Giants. Pirates announcer Bob Prince and Cincinnati beat writer Earl Lawson, respectively, accept the Ford C. Frick Award for broadcast excellence and the J.G. Taylor Spink Award for meritorious contributions to baseball writing.

At Comiskey Park, Russ Morman homers and singles in the 4th inning in his first major league game as the Sox beat the Tigers, 10 – 1. He ties Billy Martin’s debut with his two hits in one inning.

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At Comiskey Park, Russ Morman homers and singles in the 4th inning in his first major league game as the Sox beat the Tigers, 10 – 1. He ties Billy Martin’s debut with his two hits in one inning.

At Cleveland, the Yankees set a major-league record by scoring 10 runs in the 5th inning. They have five walks, a hit batsman, and six hits including two homers to score. New York wins, 10 – 6.

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At Cleveland, the Yankees set a major-league record by scoring 10 runs in the 5th inning. They have five walks, a hit batsman, and six hits including two homers to score. New York wins, 10 – 6.