Milwaukee’s first two hitters – Don Money and Darrell Porter – crack homers off Red Sox pitcher Diego Segui. That’s enough for Jim Colborn, who wins, 4 – 0.

Milwaukee’s first two hitters – Don Money and Darrell Porter – crack homers off Red Sox pitcher Diego Segui. That’s enough for Jim Colborn, who wins, 4 – 0.

Cleon Jones

New York Mets release veteran outfielder Cleon Jones, who had previously been suspended for insubordinate actions.

On July 27, 1975, the New York Mets release veteran outfielder Cleon Jones, one of the key members of the Mets’ 1969 world championship who had previously been suspended for insubordinate actions following an altercation with manager Yogi Berra. The outfielder from Alabama will not play again this year but will briefly join the White…

Mets’ infielder Joe Torre becomes the first player in National League history to hit into four straight double plays in one game

Mets’ infielder Joe Torre becomes the first player in National League history to hit into four straight double plays in one game

Mets’ infielder Joe Torre becomes the first player in National League history to hit into four straight double plays in one game. Felix Millan singles in four consecutive at-bats against the Astros, making the dubious mark possible.

Thurman Munson is ruled out for using an illegal bat that has too much pine tar

Thurman Munson is ruled out for using an illegal bat that has too much pine tar

On July 19, 1975, New York Yankees catcher Thurman Munson is ruled out for using an illegal bat that has too much pine tar. The umpire’s ruling, which is based on the pine tar exceeding the 18-inch limit, negates Munson’s first inning RBI single against the Minnesota Twins.     @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ Other Resources & Links…

Jim Rice clouts a tremendous homer over the CF wall at Fenway Park just the 6th player to accomplish this feat

Jim Rice clouts a tremendous homer over the CF wall at Fenway Park just the 6th player to accomplish this feat

1975 – In a 9 – 3 win over the Kansas City Royals, Boston’s Jim Rice clouts a tremendous homer over the CF wall at Fenway Park, to the right of the flag pole, just the 6th player to accomplish this feat. Owner Tom Yawkey calls it the longest shot he’s ever seen at Fenway. The others: Detroit’s Hank Greenberg, on May 22, 1937; Boston’s Jimmie Foxx, on August 12, 1937; Yankee Bill Skowron, on April 20, 1957; Boston’s Carl Yastrzemski, on May 16, 1970; Brewer Bobby Mitchell, on September 29, 1973.

Signed Bill Madlock Picture - Chicago Cubs 8x10 Coa

The National League rallies for three runs in the 9th inning to win the All-Star Game at Milwaukee, 6 – 3. The Chicago Cubs’ Bill Madlock and the New York Mets’ Jon Matlack share the game’s MVP award.

The National League rallies for three runs in the 9th inning to win the All-Star Game at Milwaukee, 6 – 3. The Chicago Cubs’ Bill Madlock and the New York Mets’ Jon Matlack share the game’s MVP award.

Jim Rice belts 2 homeruns and nearly hits one out of County Stadium

Jim Rice belts 2 homeruns and nearly hits one out of County Stadium

On July 2, 1975 Jim Rice, installed today as the Red Sox regular LF, belts two homers in the first game, including one that is the longest ever hit at County Stadium. In game 2, Fred Lynn is kept off the bases, ending his streak of 38 straight games. Boston’s Rick Wise wins the opener, 6 – 3, not giving up a…