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On May 16, 1957 — The Yankees top Kansas City, 3 – 0, behind Bob Turley’s four-hit shutout. Mickey Mantle has a homer off Alex Kellner, the 11th time in his last 12 at-bats he’s reached base safely. That night a group of Yankees celebrate Billy Martin’s 29th birthday in raucous fashion. An ensuing fight at Manhattan’s Copacabana Club leads to $5,500 in fines and the eventual trade of Billy to Kansas City. Hank Bauer allegedly starts the fight by hitting a patron, although Bauer denies it. The Yanks fine Whitey Ford, Bauer, Yogi Berra, Mantle and Martin $1,000 each and Johnny Kucks $500.

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Ralph Branca, despite twinges in his arm, pitches the Dodgers to a 5 – 2 win over the Phillies. Gil Hodges drives home four runs on a grand slam off Ken Johnson. It is Gil’s 37th homer of year, setting a new Dodger record.

September 5, 1951

At Rickwood Field, Birmingham Barons starter Ray Caldwell outduels Dizzy Dean to beat the Texas League’s Houston Buffaloes, a Cardinals farm team, 1-0, in Game One of the Dixie Series. The 43 year-old right-hander posted a 19-7 record along with an ERA of 3.45 during the regular season for the Southern Association team.

September 16, 1931

2018 – The Mets defeat the Phillies, 8 – 2, in the second edition of the annual MLB Little League Classic staged to coincide with the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA. Amed Rosario has 3 hits and 3 RBIs, with Jeff McNeil adding a two-run single to back the pitching of Jason Vargas.

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Ralph Branca, despite twinges in his arm, pitches the Dodgers to a 5 – 2 win over the Phillies. Gil Hodges drives home four runs on a grand slam off Ken Johnson. It is Gil’s 37th homer of year, setting a new Dodger record.

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