1971 – The Pirates sweep a doubleheader from the Dodgers, 3 – 2 and 7 – 1, to extend their winning streak to 11 games. In the second game, Luke Walker has a no-hitter until Joe Ferguson homers in the 9th inning for Los Angeles. Pittsburgh is now in front by 11 1/2 games, their largest lead of the year.

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1971 – The Pirates sweep a doubleheader from the Dodgers, 3 – 2 and 7 – 1, to extend their winning streak to 11 games. In the second game, Luke Walker has a no-hitter until Joe Ferguson homers in the 9th inning for Los Angeles. Pittsburgh is now in front by 11 1/2 games, their largest lead of the year.

Juan Marichal allows just one hit through eight innings, but the Reds score three in the bottom of the 9th to win, 3 – 2. Tony Perez hits a two-run single to win it.

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Juan Marichal allows just one hit through eight innings, but the Reds score three in the bottom of the 9th to win, 3 – 2. Tony Perez hits a two-run single to win it.

Astros turn the first triple play in their history during a 9-4 victory over Nolan Ryan and the Mets

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1971 – Astros turn the first triple play in their history during a 9-4 victory over Nolan Ryan and the Mets . Shortstop Roger Metzger takes a tap by Cleon Jones and steps on second, forcing Tommie Agee. His toss to first beats Jones to the bag. First baseman Denis Menke sees Ken Boswell make a belated dash to third so he fires across the diamond where Doug Rader completes the trifecta. 

Until today, only three balls have been hit into the 70-foot high RF upper deck at Three Rivers Stadium, and Willie Stargell hit all of them (he’ll hit another on May 31, 1973). Today, Bob Robertson joins Stargell when he connects with a cannon shot off Padres P Steve Arlin in a Bucs victory.

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Until today, only three balls have been hit into the 70-foot high RF upper deck at Three Rivers Stadium, and Willie Stargell hit all of them (he’ll hit another on May 31, 1973). Today, Bob Robertson joins Stargell when he connects with a cannon shot off Padres P Steve Arlin in a Bucs victory.

The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the San Diego Padres, 4 – 3, in a marathon thriller. Pittsburgh ties the game in the bottom of the 9th, 13th, and 16th innings before winning it on a Roberto Clemente home run in the 17th.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the San Diego Padres, 4 – 3, in a marathon thriller. Pittsburgh ties the game in the bottom of the 9th, 13th, and 16th innings before winning it on a Roberto Clemente home run in the 17th.

Reggie Jackson of the Oakland A’s hits one of the most memorable home runs in All-Star Game history
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Reggie Jackson of the Oakland A’s hits one of the most memorable home runs in All-Star Game history

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        On July 13, 1971, Reggie Jackson of the Oakland A’s hits one of the most memorable home runs in All-Star Game history. Jackson smashes a monstrous blast against Dock Ellis of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The ball caroms off a light tower atop the roof of Tiger Stadium, some 520 feet away…

Tony Conigliaro, who had gone 0 for 8 with five strikeouts for the Angels during their 20-inning loss two days earlier, calls a five A.M. press conference to announce his retirement. Later tests will show that the sight in his left eye, injured in a 1967 beaning, has deteriorated.

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Tony Conigliaro, who had gone 0 for 8 with five strikeouts for the Angels during their 20-inning loss two days earlier, calls a five A.M. press conference to announce his retirement. Later tests will show that the sight in his left eye, injured in a 1967 beaning, has deteriorated.