Hector Lopez of the Kansas City Athletics hits three home runs in a 8 – 6, 12-inning home win against Washington. His third homer is a two-run shot to win the game. Roy Sievers almost matches Lopez with two homers.

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Hector Lopez of the Kansas City Athletics hits three home runs in a 8 – 6, 12-inning home win against Washington. His third homer is a two-run shot to win the game. Roy Sievers almost matches Lopez with two homers.

A game between the Olean Oilers (New York-Penn League) and the Erie Sailors is rescheduled from 7:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. But the Sailors don’t get the word and arrive at the Olean ball park 50 minutes after the 4:00 P.M. starting time, and the umpires forfeit the game to Olean.

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A game between the Olean Oilers (New York-Penn League) and the Erie Sailors is rescheduled from 7:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. But the Sailors don’t get the word and arrive at the Olean ball park 50 minutes after the 4:00 P.M. starting time, and the umpires forfeit the game to Olean.

Frank Lary pitches his third straight shutout, beating the Yankees’ Duke Maas, 1 – 0. Al Kaline throws out Maas at the plate and hits his 7th home run to extend his hitting streak to 18 games.

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On June 21, 1958 Frank Lary pitches his third straight shutout, beating the Yankees’ Duke Maas, 1 – 0. Al Kaline throws out Maas at the plate and hits his 7th home run to extend his hitting streak to 18 games.

White Sox lefty Billy Pierce hurls a two-hitter against the Orioles, winning 1 – 0 over Billy Loes. It’s the Sox’s 5th shutout in their last six games.

White Sox lefty Billy Pierce hurls a two-hitter against the Orioles, winning 1 – 0 over Billy Loes. It’s the Sox’s 5th shutout in their last six games.

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On June 21, 1958 White Sox lefty Billy Pierce hurls a two-hitter against the Orioles, winning 1 – 0 over Billy Loes. It’s the Sox’s 5th shutout in their last six games.

Los Angeles voters, in the largest turnout for a non-presidential election (62.3%), pass “Proposition B,” supporting the previously agreed-upon contract between the Dodgers and the city. The result of the referendum, which removes a significant hurdle for Walter O’Malley to build a modern stadium in the Chavez Ravine area, is approved with the final margin of victory of 25,785 votes.

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Los Angeles voters, in the largest turnout for a non-presidential election (62.3%), pass “Proposition B,” supporting the previously agreed-upon contract between the Dodgers and the city. The result of the referendum, which removes a significant hurdle for Walter O’Malley to build a modern stadium in the Chavez Ravine area, is approved with the final margin of victory of 25,785 votes.

The Tigers buy Bob “Hurricane” Hazle from the Braves. Hazle, hitting .170, became expendable when Billy Bruton returned to action today. Bruton, who last played on July 11 of last year, appears in the 9th inning of the Braves’ 6 – 3 win over the Cardinals.

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The Tigers buy Bob “Hurricane” Hazle from the Braves. Hazle, hitting .170, became expendable when Billy Bruton returned to action today. Bruton, who last played on July 11 of last year, appears in the 9th inning of the Braves’ 6 – 3 win over the Cardinals.

The Detroit Tigers snap a nine-game losing streak and break the New York Yankees’ 10-game win streak with a 3 – 2 win behind Frank Lary. Lary is now 11-4 against the Bronx Bombers.

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The Detroit Tigers snap a nine-game losing streak and break the New York Yankees’ 10-game win streak with a 3 – 2 win behind Frank Lary. Lary is now 11-4 against the Bronx Bombers.

In Cincinnati, National League umpire Jocko Conlan criticizes batting helmets, saying, “In my opinion helmets are an inviting target for pitchers to throw at. Last season at least seven helmets were cracked in our league by bean ball pitches, intentional or not.”

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In Cincinnati, National League umpire Jocko Conlan criticizes batting helmets, saying, “In my opinion helmets are an inviting target for pitchers to throw at. Last season at least seven helmets were cracked in our league by bean ball pitches, intentional or not.”

Ted Williams hits his 16th career grand slam to provide the Red Sox with the margin in an 8 – 5 win over the A’s. Ted’s 4th-inning blast, off Jack Urban, ties him with Babe Ruth for second place on the career slam list.

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Ted Williams hits his 16th career grand slam to provide the Red Sox with the margin in an 8 – 5 win over the A’s. Ted’s 4th-inning blast, off Jack Urban, ties him with Babe Ruth for second place on the career slam list.