The Cincinnati Reds defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers, 18 – 0, the worst loss ever for the Dodgers. Jim Maloney coasts to the win‚ while Don Drysdale takes the loss.

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The Cincinnati Reds defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers, 18 – 0, the worst loss ever for the Dodgers. Jim Maloney coasts to the win‚ while Don Drysdale takes the loss.

Roy Hofheinz buys R.E. “Bob” Smith’s remaining shares of the Houston Sports Association to take control of the Astros. Due to a rift between them, the former co-owner had made the offer thinking the ‘Judge’ couldn’t put the funds together.

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Roy Hofheinz buys R.E. “Bob” Smith’s remaining shares of the Houston Sports Association to take control of the Astros. Due to a rift between them, the former co-owner had made the offer thinking the ‘Judge’ couldn’t put the funds together.

Judge Roy Hofheinz purchases 53 percent of Bob Smith’s holdings in the Astros, giving Hofheinz a controlling 86 percent of the club’s stock.

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Judge Roy Hofheinz purchases 53 percent of Bob Smith’s holdings in the Astros, giving Hofheinz a controlling 86 percent of the club’s stock.

Harmon Killebrew suffers a dislocated left elbow in a collision with Baltimore’s Russ Snyder. The Twins slugger will miss 48 games. Killebrew is leading the American League in homers with 22 and RBIs at 70.

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Harmon Killebrew suffers a dislocated left elbow in a collision with Baltimore’s Russ Snyder. The Twins slugger will miss 48 games. Killebrew is leading the American League in homers with 22 and RBIs at 70.

The Orioles release 38 year-old Robin Roberts after he compiles a 5-7 record during the first four months of the season. Next week, the right-hander will be picked by the Astros as a free agent, and the future Hall of Famer will finish the season winning five of seven decisions, posting an ERA of 1.89 for his new team.

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The Orioles release 38 year-old Robin Roberts after he compiles a 5-7 record during the first four months of the season. Next week, the right-hander will be picked by the Astros as a free agent, and the future Hall of Famer will finish the season winning five of seven decisions, posting an ERA of 1.89 for his new team.

1965 – Milwaukee manager Bobby Bragan says his pitchers threw 75 to 80 spitballs in a 9 – 2 loss to the Giants. Bragan says he ordered the spitters to prove rules against them are not being enforced.

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1965 – Milwaukee manager Bobby Bragan says his pitchers threw 75 to 80 spitballs in a 9 – 2 loss to the Giants. Bragan says he ordered the spitters to prove rules against them are not being enforced.

1965 – The official number of foreigners permitted on each Japanese team is lowered from 3 to 2. The Yomiuri Giants announce they will henceforth have no foreigners – a policy that lasts until 1975, when they sign second baseman Davey Johnson.

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1965 – The official number of foreigners permitted on each Japanese team is lowered from 3 to 2. The Yomiuri Giants announce they will henceforth have no foreigners – a policy that lasts until 1975, when they sign second baseman Davey Johnson.

1965 – At the Astrodome, Reds pitcher Joe Nuxhall loses his no-hitter when Bob Lillis singles in the 8th inning. Nuxhall finishes with a 2 – 0 one-hitter.

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1965 – At the Astrodome, Reds pitcher Joe Nuxhall loses his no-hitter when Bob Lillis singles in the 8th inning. Nuxhall finishes with a 2 – 0 one-hitter.