Monte Irvin is named special assistant to Commissioner William Eckert.
Monte Irvin is named special assistant to Commissioner William Eckert.
Bob Gibson pitches the Cardinals to a 2 – 0 win over the Phillies Gibson strikes out Dick Allen four times
1968 – Bob Gibson pitches the Cardinals to a 2 – 0 win over the Phillies. Gibson strikes out Dick Allen four times, the 7th time this season the Phils’ slugger has K’ed four times. He will strike out a career-high 161 times this season.
Pitching for Hawaii (Pacific Coast League) Bo Belinsky twirls a no-hitter, defeating Tacoma, 1 – 0. Bo will fail the following year in a comeback attempt with the Cardinals.
Pitching for Hawaii (Pacific Coast League) Bo Belinsky twirls a no-hitter, defeating Tacoma, 1 – 0. Bo will fail the following year in a comeback attempt with the Cardinals.
After four tries, the Mets still haven’t scored a run when Jim McAndrew starts a game with their 1-0 loss to Houston at Shea Stadium. In his first four major league appearances, the 24 year-old rookie right-hander has a puny 1.82 ERA, but is 0-4 due to the team dropping two 2-0 and two 1-0 decisions.
After four tries, the Mets still haven’t scored a run when Jim McAndrew starts a game with their 1-0 loss to Houston at Shea Stadium. In his first four major league appearances, the 24 year-old rookie right-hander has a puny 1.82 ERA, but is 0-4 due to the team dropping two 2-0 and two 1-0 decisions.
Philadelphia’s Richie Allen ties a National League record by drawing five bases on balls in one game, but the Dodgers win, 7 – 5.
Philadelphia’s Richie Allen ties a National League record by drawing five bases on balls in one game, but the Dodgers win, 7 – 5.
1968 – Montreal officially becomes a member of the National League when new owner Charles Bronfman meets all of the expansion club’s outstanding financial obligations.
1968 – Montreal officially becomes a member of the National League when new owner Charles Bronfman meets all of the expansion club’s outstanding financial obligations.
1968 – Pitching 7 2/3 innings, Tom Hall gains his first major league win as the Twins beat the Senators, 8 – 4. Washington’s Jim Hannan (7-3) takes the loss and doesn’t help himself at bat, striking out for the 13th straight time since July 24th.
1968 – Pitching 7 2/3 innings, Tom Hall gains his first major league win as the Twins beat the Senators, 8 – 4. Washington’s Jim Hannan (7-3) takes the loss and doesn’t help himself at bat, striking out for the 13th straight time since July 24th.
Satchel Page signed by Braves so he can qualify for penaion
Satchel Paige‚ 62 years or so old‚ and needing 158 days on a major league payroll to qualify for a pension‚ is signed by the Braves. He will not pitch a regular-season game for Atlanta and will become a coach on September 30th and stay for another year.
1968 – California pitchers plunk Baltimore batters three times in the 7th inning at Memorial Stadium, tying the American League record for hit batsmen in one inning. Baltimore wins, 3 – 0.
1968 – California pitchers plunk Baltimore batters three times in the 7th inning at Memorial Stadium, tying the American League record for hit batsmen in one inning. Baltimore wins, 3 – 0.
The Cubs trip the Braves‚ 4 – 0‚ behind Bill Hands‚ with relief help from Phil Regan. Umpire Chris Pelekoudas goes to the mound to inspect the cap and glove of the Cubs’ Regan. When the game continues, Pelekoudas accuses Regan of three illegal pitches, nullifying a fly out‚ a strikeout‚ and changing a strike to a ball. Wrigley fans toss garbage on the field. Leo Durocher‚ Randy Hundley‚ and Al Spangler get tossed as well. National League president Warren Giles, after a special hearing‚ says umps should have better evidence before calling pitches illegal.
The Cubs trip the Braves‚ 4 – 0‚ behind Bill Hands‚ with relief help from Phil Regan. Umpire Chris Pelekoudas goes to the mound to inspect the cap and glove of the Cubs’ Regan. When the game continues, Pelekoudas accuses Regan of three illegal pitches, nullifying a fly out‚ a strikeout‚ and changing a strike to a ball. Wrigley fans toss garbage on the field. Leo Durocher‚ Randy Hundley‚ and Al Spangler get tossed as well. National League president Warren Giles, after a special hearing‚ says umps should have better evidence before calling pitches illegal.
