Charlie Lau ties a major-league record with two pinch hits in the 8th inning of Baltimore’s 9 – 8 win over the Yankees. The O’s, losing, score seven runs in the inning after two are out. Yanks manager Yogi Berra is criticized by some of his players for lifting starter Rollie Sheldon, who was leading 7 – 2, having allowed just two solo shots by Boog Powell. Rookie reliever Pete Mikkelsen cannot hold the lead as the O’s move into first place.

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Charlie Lau ties a major-league record with two pinch hits in the 8th inning of Baltimore’s 9 – 8 win over the Yankees. The O’s, losing, score seven runs in the inning after two are out. Yanks manager Yogi Berra is criticized by some of his players for lifting starter Rollie Sheldon, who was leading 7 – 2, having allowed just two solo shots by Boog Powell. Rookie reliever Pete Mikkelsen cannot hold the lead as the O’s move into first place.

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1964 – The Colts spank the Milwaukee Braves, 5-2 and 5-4, to complete a four-game sweep. Rusty Staub is the opening-game star with four hits, including two home runs.  Pitcher Ken Johnson and outfielder Joe Gaines go deep in the nightcap. Bob Lillispicks up five hits in the twinbill. In addition, the team signs high-school phenom Larry Dierker.

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1964 – The Colts spank the Milwaukee Braves, 5-2 and 5-4, to complete a four-game sweep. Rusty Staub is the opening-game star with four hits, including two home runs.  Pitcher Ken Johnson and outfielder Joe Gaines go deep in the nightcap. Bob Lillispicks up five hits in the twinbill. In addition, the team signs high-school phenom Larry Dierker.

Rick Wise wins the first of his 188 major league victories

Rick Wise wins the first of his 188 major league victories

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Despite the four errors made by the Phillies, Rick Wise wins the first of his 188 major league victories when Philadelphia beats the Mets at Shea Stadium in the nightcap of a twin bill, 8-2. The 18 year-old rookie right-hander’s accomplishment receives little fanfare when his effort follows Jim Bunning’s perfect game in the opener.

Jim Bunning pitches a perfect game for the Philadelphia Phillies first since 1922
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Jim Bunning pitches a perfect game for the Philadelphia Phillies first since 1922

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  On June 21, 1964 On Father’s Day at Shea Stadium, Jim Bunning fans 10, drives in two runs, and pitches the first perfect game (excluding Don Larsen’s 1956 World Series effort and Harvey Haddix’s 1959 extra-inning loss) since Charlie Robertson’s on April 30, 1922. Philadelphia beats the Mets, 6 – 0. Bunning also becomes the first pitcher to win no-hitters in both leagues, and Gus Triandos becomes the first catcher to catch a…

The Yankees move into first place by eight percentage points over Baltimore, as they outpitch the White Sox to win, 2 – 0 and 2 – 1. Home runs by Mickey Mantle and Elston Howard win it for Jim Bouton in the opener against Juan Pizarro, and an error wins the nightcap in the 17th. The Yankees sweep 4, giving up just one run in 41 innings, and take nine games from Chicago in 11 days.

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On June 21, 1964 The Yankees move into first place by eight percentage points over Baltimore, as they outpitch the White Sox to win, 2 – 0 and 2 – 1. Home runs by Mickey Mantle and Elston Howard win it for Jim Bouton in the opener against Juan Pizarro, and an error wins the nightcap in the 17th. The Yankees sweep 4, giving up just one…

Lou Brock is acquired by St Louis Cardinals

Lou Brock is acquired by St Louis Cardinals

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On June 15, 1964, the St. Louis Cardinals make one of their best trades ever, acquiring outfielder Lou Brock from the Chicago Cubs. In a six-player transaction that also includes Jack Spring, Paul Toth, Doug Clemens, and Bobby Shantz, Chicago trades a little-known outfielder named Lou Brock, who will become a fixture with the Cardinals…

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6/12/1964: Lou Clinton of the Angels hit a three run shot off of Hank Aguirre in the top of the first in Detroit. The game was called off after a 50 minute delay in the top of the second with the Angels still ahead 3-0.

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6/12/1964: Lou Clinton of the Angels hit a three run shot off of Hank Aguirre in the top of the first in Detroit. The game was called off after a 50 minute delay in the top of the second with the Angels still ahead 3-0.

After a 2-week absence‚ Mickey Mantle is back in the lineup and clouts 2 home runs at Fenway Park off Bill Monbouquette. The Yankees win easily, 8 – 4.

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On June 11, 1964 After a 2-week absence‚ Mickey Mantle is back in the lineup and clouts 2 home runs at Fenway Park off Bill Monbouquette. The Yankees win easily, 8 – 4.

Charlie Finley fires Ed Lopat (17-35) as manager of the A’s‚ replacing him with Mel McGaha‚ former manager of the Cleveland Indians.

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On June 11, 1964 Charlie Finley fires Ed Lopat (17-35) as manager of the A’s‚ replacing him with Mel McGaha‚ former manager of the Cleveland Indians.

After other teams back off in their pursuit to sign the outstanding NC high schooler when his little toe is blown off the A’s ink Jim Hunter for $75,000

After other teams back off in their pursuit to sign the outstanding NC high schooler when his little toe is blown off the A’s ink Jim Hunter for $75,000

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After other teams back off in their pursuit to sign the outstanding NC high schooler when his little toe is blown off by his brother in a hunting accident, the A’s ink Jim Hunter for $75,000. The youngest of ten children of a family from Hertferd will go on to become a Hall of Fame hurler better known as ‘Catfish’, a name invented by club’s owner Charlie Finley.