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Larry Doby Debuts and breaks color barrier in American League

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On July 3, 1947, Cleveland Indians owner Bill Veeck purchases the contract of outfielder Larry Doby from the Newark Eagles of the Negro American League. Doby will play in his first game two days later, becoming the first African-American player in American League history. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IGp1c3QgY2xpY2sgdGhlIHRhZ3MhICAiLCJhZnRlciI6IiIsImxpbmtfdG9fdGVybV9wYWdlIjoib24iLCJzZXBhcmF0b3IiOiIgfCAiLCJjYXRlZ29yeV90eXBlIjoicG9zdF90YWcifX0=@

Walker Cooper homers in his brothers win and ties a record by connecting in his 6th straight game

Walker Cooper homers in his brothers win and ties a record by connecting in his 6th straight game

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Walker Cooper of the Giants hits a home run in his sixth consecutive game to tie a record set by George Kelly in 1924. Cooper had two homers in the first game of the streak, and his shot today helps his brother Mortwin, 14 – 6, over the Phils. No player will homer in his brother’s win until Jordan Danks does so to help John Danks 66 years later.

Curt Simmons 18 years old signs contract with Philadelphia Phillies

Curt Simmons 18 years old signs contract with Philadelphia Phillies

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    June 25, 1947, Curt Simmons, 18 years old, signs a contract with Philadelphia Phillies as General Manager Herb Pennock looks on. Curt had a 20-year career as a left-handed Pitcher. Starting with the Philadelphia Phillies 1947 ~1960, St. Louis Cardinals 1960-66, Chicago Cubs 1966-67 and the California Angels. Curt ended his career with…

At Forbes Field, Jackie Robinson steals home in the Dodgers’ 4-2 victory over the Pirates. It is the Brooklyn infielder’s first thievery of the dish, something the rookie will accomplish 19 times during his ten-year career.

At Forbes Field, Jackie Robinson steals home in the Dodgers’ 4-2 victory over the Pirates. It is the Brooklyn infielder’s first thievery of the dish, something the rookie will accomplish 19 times during his ten-year career.

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At Forbes Field, Jackie Robinson steals home in the Dodgers’ 4-2 victory over the Pirates. It is the Brooklyn infielder’s first thievery of the dish, something the rookie will accomplish 19 times during his ten-year career.

Ewell Blackwell

Cincinnati Reds hurler Ewell “The Whip” Blackwell comes within two outs of pitching his second straight no-hitter

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On June 22, 1947 At Crosley Field Ewell Blackwell just misses pitching back-to-back no-hitters when Eddie Stanky of the Brooklyn Dodgers singles with one out in the 9th inning. Blackwell then gets Al Gionfriddobefore Jackie Robinson bangs out a second single. Blackwell wins, 4 – 0, his ninth straight win, to improve to 11-2. Stanky’s…

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6/22/1947(2): The Phillies were in Pittsburgh to play a doubleheader and the first game went 13 innings. The Phillies led the second game, 8-6, at the end of 4 innings, when the game was called for the Sunday curfew. Jim Tabor of the Phillies had homered in the top of the first inning against Rip Sewell with two men on and 1 out. Elbie Fletcher of the Pirates homered in the bottom of the first against Charley Schanz with two men on and 1 out.

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6/22/1947(2): The Phillies were in Pittsburgh to play a doubleheader and the first game went 13 innings. The Phillies led the second game, 8-6, at the end of 4 innings, when the game was called for the Sunday curfew. Jim Tabor of the Phillies had homered in the top of the first inning against Rip Sewell with two men on and 1 out. Elbie Fletcher of the Pirates homered in the bottom of the first against Charley Schanz with two men on and 1 out.

1947 – Yale bests Clemson, 7 – 3, in the first game of the NCAA East Regional. Eli 1B George Bush has a single in four at bats and steals a base. Winning pitcher Frank Quinn will sign a $50,000 bonus with the Boston Red Soxbut never win a major-league game.

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On June 20, 1947 – Yale bests Clemson, 7 – 3, in the first game of the NCAA East Regional. Eli 1B George Bush has a single in four at bats and steals a base. Winning pitcher Frank Quinn will sign a $50,000 bonus with the Boston Red Soxbut never win a major-league game.

Cincinnati Reds’ hurler Ewell Blackwell no-hits the Boston Braves, 6-0. First baseman Babe Young hits two three-run homers to account for all of Cincinnati’s runs.

Cincinnati Reds’ hurler Ewell Blackwell no-hits the Boston Braves, 6-0. First baseman Babe Young hits two three-run homers to account for all of Cincinnati’s runs.

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On June 18, 1947 Cincinnati Reds Ewell Blackwell, elongated Cincinnati Reds right¬hander, pitched a beautiful no-hit, no-run game over the Boston Braves yesterday, 6 to 0. Blackwell felt pretty sure he had the no-hitter in the ninth although he felt a little “tight.” Said Blackie, “I wan pretty sure I had It when 1 got…

In the first night game played at Fenway Park, the Red Sox score all their runs in the fifth inning to beat Chicago, 5-3. The contest is not the first major league game to be played under the lights in Boston, with the cross town NL rivals having played an evening tilt last season against New York at Braves Field.

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On June 13 1947, In the first night game played at Fenway Park, the Red Sox score all their runs in the fifth inning to beat Chicago, 5-3. The contest is not the first major league game to be played under the lights in Boston, with the cross town NL rivals having played an evening…

Mel Ott makes his last appearance as a player when he pinch hits for pitcher Ken Trinkle in New York’s 8 – 7 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. The future Hall of Famer pops to short.

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On June 11, 1947 Mel Ott makes his last appearance as a player when he pinch hits for pitcher Ken Trinkle in New York’s 8 – 7 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. The future Hall of Famer pops to short.