Dodger SS Maury Wills goes 5 for 5 in a 10-inning, 8 – 7 win over the Braves.
Dodger SS Maury Wills goes 5 for 5 in a 10-inning, 8 – 7 win over the Braves.
Glen Hobbie of the Cubs stops Ken Boyer’s hitting streak at 29 games. He was 41 for 117 for a .350 mark over the course of his streak. Hobbie allows just 4 hits in shutting out the Cards, 8 – 0.
Glen Hobbie of the Cubs stops Ken Boyer’s hitting streak at 29 games. He was 41 for 117 for a .350 mark over the course of his streak. Hobbie allows just 4 hits in shutting out the Cards, 8 – 0.
The Braves’ Red Schoendienst returns to the line-up for the first time since being diagnosed as suffering from tuberculosis last November.
The Braves’ Red Schoendienst returns to the line-up for the first time since being diagnosed as suffering from tuberculosis last November.
Sam Jones becomes the second black major leaguer to win twenty games
En route to a 21-15 season with the Giants, 33 year-old Toothpick Sam Jones throws a four-hitter against Philadelphia to become the second black major leaguer to win twenty games. In 1955, the right-hander from Ohio lost twenty games pitching for the Cubs.
At Memorial Stadium, two twenty year-old Oriole hurlers throw complete-game shutouts in a twin bill sweep against the White Sox. Jack Fischer wins the opener 3-0, and Jerry Walker pitches 16 innings, beating the Pale Hose in the nightcap, 1-0.
At Memorial Stadium, two twenty year-old Oriole hurlers throw complete-game shutouts in a twin bill sweep against the White Sox. Jack Fischer wins the opener 3-0, and Jerry Walker pitches 16 innings, beating the Pale Hose in the nightcap, 1-0.
Elroy Face 22 game winning streak comes to an end
On September 11, 1959, ElRoy “Roy” Face’s 22-game winning streak comes to an end. The Pittsburgh Pirates’ relief ace allows two runs in the bottom of the ninth to lose a 5-4 decision to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Face had won 17 straight decisions in 1959. The reliever, who will end the season…
The Phillies’ Robin Roberts beats the Giants, 1 – 0, on a 3-hitter. Roberts also gains revenge on Willie McCovey by ending McCovey’s consecutive-game hitting streak at 22 games. Phils CF Richie Ashburn holds the rookie record of 23 games.
The Phillies’ Robin Roberts beats the Giants, 1 – 0, on a 3-hitter. Roberts also gains revenge on Willie McCovey by ending McCovey’s consecutive-game hitting streak at 22 games. Phils CF Richie Ashburn holds the rookie record of 23 games.
Brothers Jim and Ed Bailey form the battery for the Cincinnati Reds in the 2nd game of a doubleheader against the Cubs. Jim is charged with the 6 – 3 loss in his major league debut.
Brothers Jim and Ed Bailey form the battery for the Cincinnati Reds in the 2nd game of a doubleheader against the Cubs. Jim is charged with the 6 – 3 loss in his major league debut.
Mickey Mantle goes 5 for 6, including a home run, in a 12 – 1 romp over Kansas City’s Ray Herbert.
Mickey Mantle goes 5 for 6, including a home run, in a 12 – 1 romp over Kansas City’s Ray Herbert.
Tim McCarver makes his major league debut at the age of 17 when he flies out to right field as a pinch-hitter in the ninth inning of the Cardinals’ 7-4 loss to Milwaukee at County Stadium. The high school backstop, who was scouted by Hall of Fame catcher Bill Dickey, turns down football scholarships from Notre Dame and Tennessee to play baseball.
Tim McCarver makes his major league debut at the age of 17 when he flies out to right field as a pinch-hitter in the ninth inning of the Cardinals’ 7-4 loss to Milwaukee at County Stadium. The high school backstop, who was scouted by Hall of Fame catcher Bill Dickey, turns down football scholarships from Notre Dame and Tennessee to play baseball.