In front of a meager crowd of 2,598 at Griffith Stadium, Senator right-hander Hal Griggs ends Ted Williams’ streak of reaching base in 16 straight times when he induces the Red Sox outfielder to ground out to second base in the top of the first inning. In his next at bat, the ‘Splendid Splinter’ homers off the Washington starter to begin the fourth inning, which will prove to be the difference in Boston’s 2-1 victory over Washington.

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In front of a meager crowd of 2,598 at Griffith Stadium, Senator right-hander Hal Griggs ends Ted Williams’ streak of reaching base in 16 straight times when he induces the Red Sox outfielder to ground out to second base in the top of the first inning. In his next at bat, the ‘Splendid Splinter’ homers off the Washington starter to begin the fourth inning, which will prove to be the difference in Boston’s 2-1 victory over Washington.

Washington Senators held “Roy Sievers Night” at Griffith Stadium

Washington Senators held “Roy Sievers Night” at Griffith Stadium

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On September 23, 1957, the Washington Senators held “Roy Sievers Night” at Griffith Stadium for their slugging left fielder. Vice-President Richard Nixon, an avid baseball fan, presided over the hour-long ceremony. Sievers, who led the AL in homers and RBI that season, received gifts of a new Mercury station wagon, television set, golf clubs, wristwatch,…

Ted Williams extends his consecutive on-base streak to a major league record 16 when he reaches base five straight times in the Red Sox’ 9-4 victory over Washington at Griffith Stadium. During the streak, the ‘Splendid Splinter’ has collected two singles, four home runs (in consecutive at-bats), and nine walks, and has been hit by a pitch.

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Ted Williams extends his consecutive on-base streak to a major league record 16 when he reaches base five straight times in the Red Sox’ 9-4 victory over Washington at Griffith Stadium. During the streak, the ‘Splendid Splinter’ has collected two singles, four home runs (in consecutive at-bats), and nine walks, and has been hit by a pitch.

Hank Aaron hits a game-winning home run to clinch the pennant for the Milwaukee Braves

Hank Aaron hits a game-winning home run to clinch the pennant for the Milwaukee Braves

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  On September 23, 1957, Hank Aaron hits a game-winning home run to clinch the pennant for the Milwaukee Braves. Aaron’s two-run shot in the 11th inning gives the Braves a 4-2 win over the second-place St. Louis Cardinals. Milwaukee’s accomplishment marks the first time since 1950 that a team that plays its home games…

Duke Snider seventh-inning homer off future Hall of Famer Robin Roberts will prove to be the last one ever hit at Ebbets Field
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Duke Snider seventh-inning homer off future Hall of Famer Robin Roberts will prove to be the last one ever hit at Ebbets Field

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Duke Snider, with his second round-tripper in the Dodgers’ 7-3 victory over Philadelphia, hits his 40th home run, tying Ralph Kiner’s National League record of five consecutive seasons with forty or more homers. The Duke of Flatbush’s seventh-inning homer off future Hall of Famer Robin Roberts will prove to be the last one ever hit at Ebbets Field.

Gail Harris is the last player to hit a home run as a New York Giant, as they beat the Pirates, 9 – 5, in the 2nd game of a doubleheader. Ruben Gomez gains the last New York Giants victory.

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Gail Harris is the last player to hit a home run as a New York Giant, as they beat the Pirates, 9 – 5, in the 2nd game of a doubleheader. Ruben Gomez gains the last New York Giants victory.

The Cardinals tie a record by using 8 pitchers in one game, but lose, 9 – 8, in 10 innings to the Redlegs and slip 5 games off the pace. Jerry Lynch’s 8th-inning homer ties the game; the Redlegs set the National League mark with their 11th pinch-hit home run of the year.

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The Cardinals tie a record by using 8 pitchers in one game, but lose, 9 – 8, in 10 innings to the Redlegs and slip 5 games off the pace. Jerry Lynch’s 8th-inning homer ties the game; the Redlegs set the National League mark with their 11th pinch-hit home run of the year.

Ted Williams, in his first at-bat in 17 days, homers off KC’s Tom Morgan, pinch-hitting in the eighth inning of the Red Sox’ 9-8 victory at Fenway Park. Boston’s ‘Splendid Splinter’ had been sidelined since the start of September with pneumonia.

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Ted Williams, in his first at-bat in 17 days, homers off KC’s Tom Morgan, pinch-hitting in the eighth inning of the Red Sox’ 9-8 victory at Fenway Park. Boston’s ‘Splendid Splinter’ had been sidelined since the start of September with pneumonia.

1957 – The Los Angeles City Council approves a 300-acre site in Chavez Ravine for a ballpark for the Dodgers if the club will finance a public recreation area.

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1957 – The Los Angeles City Council approves a 300-acre site in Chavez Ravine for a ballpark for the Dodgers if the club will finance a public recreation area.