1958 – The Yanks’ Norm Siebern has his second 5-hit game of the month, against the Athletics, as New York loses, 6 – 4.
1958 – The Yanks’ Norm Siebern has his second 5-hit game of the month, against the Athletics, as New York loses, 6 – 4.
Superior Court Judge Arnold Praeger voids the Chavez Ravine pact, stating the city of Los Angeles cannot sell its land to private concerns. The city will appeal the judge’s ruling.
Superior Court Judge Arnold Praeger voids the Chavez Ravine pact, stating the city of Los Angeles cannot sell its land to private concerns. The city will appeal the judge’s ruling.
Casey Stengel and Mickey Mantle testifey to Senate
On Capitol Hill, Casey Stengel and Mickey Mantle appear in front of the Senate Anti-Trust and Monopoly Subcommittee which is investigating the baseball monopoly power in regards to sport’s antitrust exemption. After ‘The Old Perfessor’ gives 45 minutes of rambling and confusing testimony, Senator Estes Kefauver laughs when Mickey Mantle answers his inquiry about the topic with, “My views are just about the same as Casey’s.”
Senator Carl Mundt proposes legislation to curb franchise shifts.
Senator Carl Mundt proposes legislation to curb franchise shifts.
National League President Warren Giles appoints a committee to study the possible expansion of the league to 10 teams. At the meeting, William Shea outlines plans for a $12 million stadium at Flushing Meadows, the eventual site of Shea Stadium.
National League President Warren Giles appoints a committee to study the possible expansion of the league to 10 teams. At the meeting, William Shea outlines plans for a $12 million stadium at Flushing Meadows, the eventual site of Shea Stadium.
Cubs pitchers Dick Drott and Don Elston combine on a one-hit, 6 – 2 win over the Dodgers. Jim Gilliam’s single in the seventh is the only Los Angeles safety.
Cubs pitchers Dick Drott and Don Elston combine on a one-hit, 6 – 2 win over the Dodgers. Jim Gilliam’s single in the seventh is the only Los Angeles safety.
Major League Baseball reinstates 1B Ed Bouchee of the Phils, who was suspended on a morals charge.
On July 2, 1958 Major League Baseball reinstates 1B Ed Bouchee of the Phils, who was suspended on a morals charge. Source: Baseball Reference July 2
The Dodgers split a doubleheader with St. Louis, winning 3 – 2 before dropping the nightcap, 6 – 4. A crowd of 66,485 see the game at the Coliseum. This puts the Dodgers over the one million mark in just 35 home dates.
On July 2, 1958 The Dodgers split a doubleheader with St. Louis, winning 3 – 2 before dropping the nightcap, 6 – 4. A crowd of 66,485 see the game at the Coliseum. This puts the Dodgers over the one million mark in just 35 home dates. Source: Baseball Reference July 2
At Cincinnati, Johnny Temple drills a 2-out triple in the 9th inning to drive in two runs. The Redlegs beat the Giants, 6 – 5.
On June 27, 1958 At Cincinnati, Johnny Temple drills a 2-out triple in the 9th inning to drive in two runs. The Redlegs beat the Giants, 6 – 5.
The Braves fall to the Dodgers, 4 – 1, and cut their lead over St. Louis to 1 1/2 games.
The Braves fall to the Dodgers, 4 – 1, and cut their lead over St. Louis to 1 1/2 games.
