In their first official game against an all-men’s team, the Colorado Silver Bullets are defeated by the Northern League All-Stars, 19 – 0. The Bullets are outhit, 21-2, and commit six errors in the field. They become the first women’s team to play a men’s professional team. Leon Durham hits two homers and Oil Can Boyd makes the start for the All-Stars.

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In their first official game against an all-men’s team, the Colorado Silver Bullets are defeated by the Northern League All-Stars, 19 – 0. The Bullets are outhit, 21-2, and commit six errors in the field. They become the first women’s team to play a men’s professional team. Leon Durham hits two homers and Oil Can Boyd makes the start for the All-Stars.

Pittsburgh OF Andy Van Slyke goes 8 for 9 in the Pirates’ 9 – 2 and 9 – 3 doubleheader sweep of the Cubs. Van Slyke homers and doubles in the first game, while driving in four runs.

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Pittsburgh OF Andy Van Slyke goes 8 for 9 in the Pirates’ 9 – 2 and 9 – 3 doubleheader sweep of the Cubs. Van Slyke homers and doubles in the first game, while driving in four runs.

Danny Tartabull, Mike Stanley and Gerald Williams hit back-to-back-to-back home runs for the Yankees in the 6th inning of New York’s 8 – 4 win over Boston.

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Danny Tartabull, Mike Stanley and Gerald Williams hit back-to-back-to-back home runs for the Yankees in the 6th inning of New York’s 8 – 4 win over Boston.