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1970 – Disgruntled first baseman Joe Pepitone, who suddenly “retired” rather than play in Houston, is sold to the Cubs. He had belted 14 home runs during his four months in Texas. Bob Watson takes over at first as Larry Dierker is roughed up during a 9-2 loss at Wrigley Field. 

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1970 – Disgruntled first baseman Joe Pepitone, who suddenly “retired” rather than play in Houston, is sold to the Cubs. He had belted 14 home runs during his four months in Texas. Bob Watson takes over at first as Larry Dierker is roughed up during a 9-2 loss at Wrigley Field. 

Hank Aaron cracks two home runs and drives in five runs to lead the Braves to a 9 – 7 come-from-behind win over the visiting Cardinals. Hal King also homers to match three round trippers by St. Louis.

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Hank Aaron cracks two home runs and drives in five runs to lead the Braves to a 9 – 7 come-from-behind win over the visiting Cardinals. Hal King also homers to match three round trippers by St. Louis.

It’s a tough day for Angels C Tom Egan as he is charged with five passed balls, all with different pitchers. To make matters worse, the California backstop also commits an error, allowing the winning run to score in a 6 – 5 loss to the Yankees.

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It’s a tough day for Angels C Tom Egan as he is charged with five passed balls, all with different pitchers. To make matters worse, the California backstop also commits an error, allowing the winning run to score in a 6 – 5 loss to the Yankees.

Donn Clendenon sets a club record by driving in seven runs as the Mets beat the Giants, 12 – 2. A sacrifice fly and a pair of three-run homers does it. Jim McAndrew is the winner.

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Donn Clendenon sets a club record by driving in seven runs as the Mets beat the Giants, 12 – 2. A sacrifice fly and a pair of three-run homers does it. Jim McAndrew is the winner.

Ford C. Frick, former sportswriter, league president, and co-founder of the Hall of Fame and Museum, is inducted into the Hall of Fame

Ford C. Frick, former sportswriter, league president, and co-founder of the Hall of Fame and Museum, is inducted into the Hall of Fame

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On July 27, 1970, Ford C. Frick, former sportswriter, league president, and co-founder of the Hall of Fame and Museum, is inducted into the Hall of Fame. Joining him in the induction class are shortstop Lou Boudreau, center fielder Earle Combs, and pitcher Jesse Haines. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ Play by Play, Box Scores, News Paper Reports and…

The Expos beat the White Sox, 10 – 6, in the annual Hall of Fame Game, following the induction ceremonies for Lou Boudreau, Earle Combs, Ford Frick and Jesse Haines in Cooperstown.

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The Expos beat the White Sox, 10 – 6, in the annual Hall of Fame Game, following the induction ceremonies for Lou Boudreau, Earle Combs, Ford Frick and Jesse Haines in Cooperstown.

The Yankees beat California, 5 – 2, behind Mel Stottlemyre, who is helped by Gene Michael in the 9th. With the score tied, Michael pulls the hidden ball trick on Angel pinch runner Jarvis Tatum. The Yanks score three in the 10th to win.

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The Yankees beat California, 5 – 2, behind Mel Stottlemyre, who is helped by Gene Michael in the 9th. With the score tied, Michael pulls the hidden ball trick on Angel pinch runner Jarvis Tatum. The Yanks score three in the 10th to win.

Johnny Bench of the Cincinnati Reds hits three consecutive home runs off Steve Carlton

Johnny Bench of the Cincinnati Reds hits three consecutive home runs off Steve Carlton

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On July 26, 1970,  Johnny Bench of the Cincinnati Reds hits three consecutive home runs and collect seven RBIs in games against the St. Louis Cardinals, Bench hits all three off Steve Carlton and adds a single in the Reds’ 12 – 5 win over the Cards. Bench now has 33 homers and 95 RBIs…

Boog Powell drives in six runs to lead the Orioles to an 11 – 1 win over the Twins. Boog hits a single and homer, both with the sacks full, and takes over the American League lead in ribbies with 86. Dave McNally loses his shutout on a homer by P Jim Perry.

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Boog Powell drives in six runs to lead the Orioles to an 11 – 1 win over the Twins. Boog hits a single and homer, both with the sacks full, and takes over the American League lead in ribbies with 86. Dave McNally loses his shutout on a homer by P Jim Perry.