The Redbirds’ Ted Simmons suffers a broken bone in his left wrist during a 6 – 2 loss to the Mets. He will miss 28 games.
The Redbirds’ Ted Simmons suffers a broken bone in his left wrist during a 6 – 2 loss to the Mets. He will miss 28 games.
The Cardinals’ Ted Simmons homers from both sides of the plate in a 9 – 7 win over the Dodgers.
On June 11, 1979 The Cardinals’ Ted Simmons homers from both sides of the plate in a 9 – 7 win over the Dodgers.
Former Indians 1B Luke Easter‚ working as a bank guard in Cleveland‚ is shot to death in a holdup.
Former Indians 1B Luke Easter‚ working as a bank guard in Cleveland‚ is shot to death in a holdup.
Billy Martin issues a public apology to Reno sportswriter Ray Hagar‚ with whom he brawled last November. Hagar had filed suit for assault‚ leading to an out-of-court settlement.
Billy Martin issues a public apology to Reno sportswriter Ray Hagar‚ with whom he brawled last November. Hagar had filed suit for assault‚ leading to an out-of-court settlement.
The Yankees trade pitchers with the Cubs‚ sending Dick Tidrow to Chicago for Ray Burris. Tidrow will regain his form in the Windy City‚ while Burris will be just 1-3 in pinstripes before being banished to the Mets.
The Yankees trade pitchers with the Cubs‚ sending Dick Tidrow to Chicago for Ray Burris. Tidrow will regain his form in the Windy City‚ while Burris will be just 1-3 in pinstripes before being banished to the Mets.
After a bitter six-week strike, the major league umpires return to work. During the work stoppage, the men in blue were replaced by amateur and minor league arbiters.
After a bitter six-week strike, the major league umpires return to work. During the work stoppage, the men in blue were replaced by amateur and minor league arbiters.
National League owners approve the sale of the Houston Astros from the Ford Motor Credit Company to John McMullen for a reported $19 million.
National League owners approve the sale of the Houston Astros from the Ford Motor Credit Company to John McMullen for a reported $19 million.
At the Astrodome, substitute umpire Dave Pallone ejects the entire Cardinal bench after the players throw helmets and bats onto the field to protest a call. The minor league arbitrator was pressed into duty due to the major league umpire strike.
At the Astrodome, substitute umpire Dave Pallone ejects the entire Cardinal bench after the players throw helmets and bats onto the field to protest a call. The minor league arbitrator was pressed into duty due to the major league umpire strike.
The Yanks release Paul Blair, who signs with the Reds.
The Yanks release Paul Blair, who signs with the Reds.
Four bench-clearing brawls and two grand slams, by Gary Matthews and John Milner, highlight the Pirates’ wild 17 – 9 victory over the Braves. Substitute umpires eject five players, four managers, and a coach.
Four bench-clearing brawls and two grand slams, by Gary Matthews and John Milner, highlight the Pirates’ wild 17 – 9 victory over the Braves. Substitute umpires eject five players, four managers, and a coach.
