91-year-old Chicago Cubs fan Harry Grossman throws a switch lighting Wrigley Field for its first-ever night game. Heavy thuderstorms wipe out the Cubs-Phillies game after three innings. The first official night game will be recorded tomorrow night.

91-year-old Chicago Cubs fan Harry Grossman throws a switch lighting Wrigley Field for its first-ever night game. Heavy thuderstorms wipe out the Cubs-Phillies game after three innings. The first official night game will be recorded tomorrow night.

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1988 – 91-year-old Chicago Cubs fan Harry Grossman throws a switch lighting Wrigley Field for its first-ever night game. Heavy thuderstorms wipe out the Cubs-Phillies game after three innings. The first official night game will be recorded tomorrow night.

Darnell Coles, Alvin Davis, Jim Presley, Jay Buhner, and Rey Quinones all hit sacrifice flies in a 12 – 7 win over Oakland, giving the Mariners an American League record.

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Darnell Coles, Alvin Davis, Jim Presley, Jay Buhner, and Rey Quinones all hit sacrifice flies in a 12 – 7 win over Oakland, giving the Mariners an American League record.

Goose Gossage becomes the second player in major league history to record 300 career saves when he faces one batter and gets the final out in the Cubs’ 7-4 victory over Philadelphia at Wrigley Field. The future Hall of Fame right-handed reliever joins Rollie Fingers, who reached the milestone in 1982.

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Goose Gossage becomes the second player in major league history to record 300 career saves when he faces one batter and gets the final out in the Cubs’ 7-4 victory over Philadelphia at Wrigley Field. The future Hall of Fame right-handed reliever joins Rollie Fingers, who reached the milestone in 1982.

In remembrance of the fond memories of its departed ball club and the many historical events which took place in the ballpark they called home, a plaque is dedicated behind home plate of the former Braves Field. Done on behalf of the fans of New England by Boston University, the Society for American Baseball Research, and the New England Sports Museum, the tablet includes references to the three World Series and one All-Star Game played there, as well as the longest game ever to take place in major league history.

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In remembrance of the fond memories of its departed ball club and the many historical events which took place in the ballpark they called home, a plaque is dedicated behind home plate of the former Braves Field. Done on behalf of the fans of New England by Boston University, the Society for American Baseball Research, and the New England Sports Museum, the tablet includes references to the three World Series and one All-Star Game played there, as well as the longest game ever to take place in major league history.

John Franco establishes the major league record for the most saves in the month when he records the final two outs in Cincinnati’s 2-0 victory over San Diego at Jack Murphy Stadium. The Reds’ reliever, who retires future Hall of Famers Roberto Alomar and Tony Gwynn to record his 13th save in June, betters the mark he had shared with Sparky Lyle, Bruce Sutter, and Bob Stanley.

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John Franco establishes the major league record for the most saves in the month when he records the final two outs in Cincinnati’s 2-0 victory over San Diego at Jack Murphy Stadium. The Reds’ reliever, who retires future Hall of Famers Roberto Alomar and Tony Gwynn to record his 13th save in June, betters the mark he had shared with Sparky Lyle, Bruce Sutter, and Bob Stanley.

Bo Jackson Homers after Ump fails to grant timeout
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Bo Jackson Homers after Ump fails to grant timeout

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After his request for time-out isn’t granted by the home plate umpire Mike Reilly, Bo Jackson recovers in time to hit a home run despite not being set in the batter box when the pitch is delivered. The Royals left fielder’s fourth-inning three-run poke off Jeff Ballard contributes to Kansas City’s 6-3 victory over Baltimore at Memorial Stadium.

The Cubs test their $5 million lighting system prior to their historic first night game at Wrigley Field scheduled for August 8th against the Phillies. Six banks of lights on 33-foot steel towers along the first-base and third-base baselines illuminate the field during the charity event in which players take batting practice and participate in a home run derby.

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The Cubs test their $5 million lighting system prior to their historic first night game at Wrigley Field scheduled for August 8th against the Phillies. Six banks of lights on 33-foot steel towers along the first-base and third-base baselines illuminate the field during the charity event in which players take batting practice and participate in a home run derby.

In the top of the 9th at Wrigley Field, Cubs pitcher Rick Sutcliffe picks Brett Butler off first base unassisted. With Jose Uribe at second, Butler wanders too far off the bag and the Cubs pitcher nabs him for the out. But Sutcliffe loses, 3 – 1, to Rick Reuschel.

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In the top of the 9th at Wrigley Field, Cubs pitcher Rick Sutcliffe picks Brett Butler off first base unassisted. With Jose Uribe at second, Butler wanders too far off the bag and the Cubs pitcher nabs him for the out. But Sutcliffe loses, 3 – 1, to Rick Reuschel.