The Astros hire Bill Virdon, recently dismissed by the Yankees, to replace Preston Gomez as manager.
The Astros hire Bill Virdon, recently dismissed by the Yankees, to replace Preston Gomez as manager.
The Cardinals’ Lynn McGlothen strikes out three Reds on nine pitches in the 2nd inning of a 2 – 1 victory. The loss snaps the Reds’ nine-game win streak.
The Cardinals’ Lynn McGlothen strikes out three Reds on nine pitches in the 2nd inning of a 2 – 1 victory. The loss snaps the Reds’ nine-game win streak.
Hall of Fame welcomes five new members. Earl Averill, Bucky Harris, Billy Herman, Judy Johnson, and Ralph Kiner
Hall of Fame welcomes five new members. Earl Averill, Bucky Harris, Billy Herman, Judy Johnson, and Ralph Kiner
1975 – During the Reds’ 3 – 1 win over the Pirates, Pete Rose singles off Bruce Kison for career hit number 2,500.
1975 – During the Reds’ 3 – 1 win over the Pirates, Pete Rose singles off Bruce Kison for career hit number 2,500.
After a frustrating 9-1 loss in Minnesota, Indians manager Frank Robinson chews out his 52-65 team. The fiery skipper appears to have gotten the players’ attention when the Tribe wins 27 of the remaining 42 contests, finishing season just one game under .500.
After a frustrating 9-1 loss in Minnesota, Indians manager Frank Robinson chews out his 52-65 team. The fiery skipper appears to have gotten the players’ attention when the Tribe wins 27 of the remaining 42 contests, finishing season just one game under .500.
Earl Weaver is ejected twice by umpire Ron Luciano during a doubleheader
Earl Weaver is ejected twice by umpire Ron Luciano. The fiery Baltimore manager is thrown out in the first game of a doubleheader and is tossed again before the start of the second game.
Frank Tanana pitches an 8 – 0 shutout as the Angels hand the Tigers their 19th straight loss.
Frank Tanana pitches an 8 – 0 shutout as the Angels hand the Tigers their 19th straight loss.
1975 – The Reds’ George Foster continues his hot hitting, collecting five RBIs in a 6 – 1 win over the visiting Pirates.
1975 – The Reds’ George Foster continues his hot hitting, collecting five RBIs in a 6 – 1 win over the visiting Pirates.
1975 – The A’s release P Jim Perry and purchase OF Tommy Harper from the Angels.
1975 – The A’s release P Jim Perry and purchase OF Tommy Harper from the Angels.
1975 – Red Sox pitcher Rick Wise beats California‚ 8 – 2‚ for his 9th straight win.
1975 – Red Sox pitcher Rick Wise beats California‚ 8 – 2‚ for his 9th straight win.
