In his hometown of Waterbury, Connecticut, Roger Connor is honored with a four-foot-high marble monument at St. Joseph’s Cemetery. The gravestone, which also includes the names of his wife and grandson, notes that the one-time all-time home run leader is a member of baseball’s Hall of Fame.

ByTom

In his hometown of Waterbury, Connecticut, Roger Connor is honored with a four-foot-high marble monument at St. Joseph’s Cemetery. The gravestone, which also includes the names of his wife and grandson, notes that the one-time all-time home run leader is a member of baseball’s Hall of Fame.

Oakland defeats Texas, 15 – 4, as SS Miguel Tejada hits three home runs and a single and drives home eight runs. Tejada had gone 26 games without a homer before hitting a grand slam in the 1st, followed by a three-run shot in the 2nd. He adds a solo blast in the 9th. Erik Hiljus is the benefactor, winning his first major league decision. Hiljus also strikes out four batters in the 7th.

ByTom

Oakland defeats Texas, 15 – 4, as SS Miguel Tejada hits three home runs and a single and drives home eight runs. Tejada had gone 26 games without a homer before hitting a grand slam in the 1st, followed by a three-run shot in the 2nd. He adds a solo blast in the 9th. Erik Hiljus is the benefactor, winning his first major league decision. Hiljus also strikes out four batters in the 7th.