Clyde Wright pitches a no-hitter after being inducted into the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame

Clyde Wright pitches a no-hitter after being inducted into the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame

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    On July 3, 1970, Clyde Wright of the California Angels pitches a no-hitter against the Oakland A’s immediately after being inducted into the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame. Wright, who won only one game in 1969, shuts down the A’s after being honored in pre-game ceremonies at Anaheim Stadium.He throw…

At Chicago’s Wrigley Field, Gene Alley and Roberto Clemente each hit two homers to help the visiting Bucs outlast their hosts, 16 – 14. This slugfest also numbers a game-tying, 2nd-inning grand slam by Chicago’s Billy Williams among its 8 homers and 70 total bases. Mother Nature, however, has to get a good deal of credit for the day’s offensive production; clearly, the “Windy City” has earned its sobriquet today. “It blew fourteen miles per hour toward center,” reports The Chicago Tribune, “prompting Clemente to all but apologize for his first homer.” “I just tapped the ball,” Clemente tells The Post-Gazette. “There was no way that ball should have gone out of here. The wind was blowing to left, to center, to right. Everywhere it was blowing, it was for the hitter.”

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On July 3, 1970 At Chicago’s Wrigley Field, Gene Alley and Roberto Clemente each hit two homers to help the visiting Bucs outlast their hosts, 16 – 14. This slugfest also numbers a game-tying, 2nd-inning grand slam by Chicago’s Billy Williams among its 8 homers and 70 total bases. Mother Nature, however, has to get a good deal of credit for the day’s offensive production; clearly, the…

In Boston, a Carl Yastrzemski homer in the opener and an unearned run in the nitecap provide the Red Sox with 2 – 1 and 5 – 4 wins over Cleveland. In the second game, Indians reliever Dean Chance is told to remove a tiny flag pin on his cap by umpire Ed Runge in compliance with a rule prohibiting glass buttons and metal objects on uniforms because of their glare.

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On July 3, 1970 In Boston, a Carl Yastrzemski homer in the opener and an unearned run in the nitecap provide the Red Sox with 2 – 1 and 5 – 4 wins over Cleveland. In the second game, Indians reliever Dean Chance is told to remove a tiny flag pin on his cap by umpire Ed Runge in compliance with a rule prohibiting…

Mike Lum hits three homers as the Braves beat the Padres, 8 – 1, in the first game of a doubleheader. The Braves continue hitting in game two to win, 9 – 4.

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On July 3, 1970 Mike Lum hits three homers as the Braves beat the Padres, 8 – 1, in the first game of a doubleheader. The Braves continue hitting in game two to win, 9 – 4. Source Baseball Reference July 3

Horace Clarke of the New York Yankees breaks up a no-hitter for the third time in a month

Horace Clarke of the New York Yankees breaks up a no-hitter for the third time in a month

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On July 2, 1970, Horace Clarke of the New York Yankees breaks up a no-hitter for the third time in a month. With a ninth-inning single against the Detroit Tigers, Clarke breaks up the no-hit efforts of right-hander Joe Niekro. Earlier in the month, the switch-hitting Clarke spoiled no-hit bids by Jim Rooker of the…

Cleveland edges the Orioles, 10 – 9, helped by Tony Horton, who hits for the cycle. Dennis Higgins is the winning pitcher.

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On July 2, 1970 Cleveland edges the Baltimore Orioles, 10 – 9, helped by Tony Horton, who hits for the cycle. Dennis Higgins is the winning pitcher.   [jetpack_subscription_form title=”Join the Community” subscribe_text=”We bring you cool stories about the game, players, ballparks and the people that shaped the game!”  subscribe_button=”Join us!” show_subscribers_total=”1″] Subscribe to our Podcast The Daily Rewind on…

Montreal’s John Bateman drives in a team-record seven runs to pace the Expos to a 13 – 10 win over the Cards. Bateman’s first hit is a grand slam in the Expos’ six-run 1st inning.

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On July 2, 1970 Montreal’s John Bateman drives in a team-record seven runs to pace the Expos to a 13 – 10 win over the Cards. Bateman’s first hit is a grand slam in the Expos’ six-run 1st inning.   Source: Baseball Reference July 2

The Reds hand the Braves their 9th loss in 10 games, as Cincy wins, 2 – 1. Jim Merritt becomes the National League’s first 13-game winner and his batterymate Johnny Bench drives in both runs.

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On July 2, 1970 The Reds hand the Braves their 9th loss in 10 games, as Cincy wins, 2 – 1. Jim Merritt becomes the National League’s first 13-game winner and his batterymate Johnny Bench drives in both runs.   Source: Baseball Reference July 2

At Connie Mack Stadium, the Phils break their scoreless streak of 53 innings and sweep two from the Mets, 6 – 1 and 3 – 2. With successive pinch hits by Tony Taylor, Ron Stone and Byron Browne, the Phils score six in the 8th inning to win the opener for Jim Bunning, then again come from behind to win the nitecap for Chris Short. The opener is the 6,000th game played at the ancient stadium.

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On July 2, 1970 At Connie Mack Stadium, the Phils break their scoreless streak of 53 innings and sweep two from the Mets, 6 – 1 and 3 – 2. With successive pinch hits by Tony Taylor, Ron Stone and Byron Browne, the Phils score six in the 8th inning to win the opener for Jim Bunning, then again come from behind to win…

The Reds top the Braves, 9 – 2, as Tommy Helms becomes the first Red player to go deep at Riverfront Stadium. Helms’s homer, which hits the LF pole just above the wall, is his only one of the year.

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The Reds top the Braves, 9 – 2, as Tommy Helms becomes the first Red player to go deep at Riverfront Stadium. Helms’s homer, which hits the LF pole just above the wall, is his only one of the year.