The A’s even the score with the Yankees, reaching closer Sparky Lyle and Tom Buskey for six runs in the top of the seventh inning. Oakland scores the eventual winning runs in the team’s 13-12 victory in the next frame, when New York commits its fifth error of the game.

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The A’s even the score with the Yankees, reaching closer Sparky Lyle and Tom Buskey for six runs in the top of the seventh inning. Oakland scores the eventual winning runs in the team’s 13-12 victory in the next frame, when New York commits its fifth error of the game.

During the Old Timers’ Game played at Yankee Stadium, Mickey Mantle homers off his old teammate and best buddy, Whitey Ford. After launching a shot that lands foul in the upper deck, the slugger sends the southpaw’s next pitch over the fence, much to the delight of the large crowd gathered for the festivities.

During the Old Timers’ Game played at Yankee Stadium, Mickey Mantle homers off his old teammate and best buddy, Whitey Ford. After launching a shot that lands foul in the upper deck, the slugger sends the southpaw’s next pitch over the fence, much to the delight of the large crowd gathered for the festivities.

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During the Old Timers’ Game played at Yankee Stadium, Mickey Mantle homers off his old teammate and best buddy, Whitey Ford. After launching a shot that lands foul in the upper deck, the slugger sends the southpaw’s next pitch over the fence, much to the delight of the large crowd gathered for the festivities.

 White Sox rookie Brian Downing cracks his first major league hit‚ a home run off Detroit’s Mickey Lolich. Downing’s debut dinger is a first in the majors since at least 1945 – an inside-the-park homer. It will be matched in two years by the Giants’ Johnnie LeMaster‚ who will do it in his first at bat.

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 White Sox rookie Brian Downing cracks his first major league hit‚ a home run off Detroit’s Mickey Lolich. Downing’s debut dinger is a first in the majors since at least 1945 – an inside-the-park homer. It will be matched in two years by the Giants’ Johnnie LeMaster‚ who will do it in his first at bat.

Orlando Cepeda at the end of his career ties record for 4 doubles in a game
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Orlando Cepeda at the end of his career ties record for 4 doubles in a game

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On August 8, 1973, At Royals Stadium, Red Sox DH Orlando Cepeda collects four doubles in the team’s 9-4 win over the Royals. The Red Sox’ designated hitter, running on bad knees near the end of an outstanding career, ties a major league record with the four two-baggers. Luis Tiant is the winning pitcher. ‘Cha Cha’,…

Against Texas‚ Yankee starter Fritz Peterson injures himself fielding a bunt single by leadoff hitter Dave Nelson and he is replaced by Fred Beene. Beene pitches 9 innings‚ allowing 4 hits and winning‚ 3 – 2, on Gene Michael’s two-out single in the 9th off starter Jim Merritt.

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Against Texas‚ Yankee starter Fritz Peterson injures himself fielding a bunt single by leadoff hitter Dave Nelson and he is replaced by Fred Beene. Beene pitches 9 innings‚ allowing 4 hits and winning‚ 3 – 2, on Gene Michael’s two-out single in the 9th off starter Jim Merritt.

A’s owner Charlie Finley is rushed to Chicago’s Northwestern University Hospital after collapsing as the result of a heart attack. During the meddlesome owner’s convalescence, Oakland flourishes on the field, winning 13 of 14 games, including a span of nine consecutive victories, to go into first place in the AL West, a position they will not relinquish for the remainder of the season.

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A’s owner Charlie Finley is rushed to Chicago’s Northwestern University Hospital after collapsing as the result of a heart attack. During the meddlesome owner’s convalescence, Oakland flourishes on the field, winning 13 of 14 games, including a span of nine consecutive victories, to go into first place in the AL West, a position they will not relinquish for the remainder of the season.

At Royals Stadium, Red Sox DH Orlando Cepeda collects four doubles in the team’s 9-4 win over the Royals. ‘Cha Cha’, who signed with Boston in January, was the first player since the inception of the new position to be added to a roster specifically as its designated hitter.

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At Royals Stadium, Red Sox DH Orlando Cepeda collects four doubles in the team’s 9-4 win over the Royals. ‘Cha Cha’, who signed with Boston in January, was the first player since the inception of the new position to be added to a roster specifically as its designated hitter.