The Trumbull All-Stars become the first American team to win the Little League World Series since 1983. The U.S. National team from Connecticut defeats the Kang-Tu Little League of Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei in the championship game, 5-2, snapping Asia’s six-year hold on the title.

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The Trumbull All-Stars become the first American team to win the Little League World Series since 1983. The U.S. National team from Connecticut defeats the Kang-Tu Little League of Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei in the championship game, 5-2, snapping Asia’s six-year hold on the title.

Paul Molitor 39 game hitting streak halted – longest AL streak since Joe DiMaggio
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Paul Molitor 39 game hitting streak halted – longest AL streak since Joe DiMaggio

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On August 26, 1987, the 39-game hitting streak of Milwaukee Brewers star Paul Molitor comes to an end. Molitor’s streak is the longest in the American League since Joe DiMaggio’s record 56-game streak in 1941. Molitor’s streak comes to an end as he waits in the on-deck circle watching pinch hitter Rick Manning single home…

The Braves fire manager Eddie Haas, who led the club to a 50-71 record and 12 losses in its last 13 games. Bobby Wine will serve as interim manager.

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The Braves fire manager Eddie Haas, who led the club to a 50-71 record and 12 losses in its last 13 games. Bobby Wine will serve as interim manager.

1984 – In Anaheim, the Tigers use the long ball to beat the Angels, 12 – 6. Kirk Gibson has two homers and four runs scored, Marty Castillo hits a homer and scores three times, and Chet Lemon belts the first grand slam of his career. Tommy John goes just 2 2/3 inning in losing to Milt Wilcox (15-7). Detroit leads the AL East by 12 games.

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1984 – In Anaheim, the Tigers use the long ball to beat the Angels, 12 – 6. Kirk Gibson has two homers and four runs scored, Marty Castillo hits a homer and scores three times, and Chet Lemon belts the first grand slam of his career. Tommy John goes just 2 2/3 inning in losing to Milt Wilcox (15-7). Detroit leads the AL East by 12 games.

Cardinals’ manager Whitey Herzog fines Garry Templeton $5,000 and suspends him indefinitely without pay for his rude behavior that includes an obscene gesture directed toward Redbird fans after they boo him in the first inning for not hustling to first base. The St. Louis shortstop, who will be traded to the Padres in the offseason for Ozzie Smith, agrees to seek psychiatric help and will be reinstated to the lineup on September 15.

Cardinals’ manager Whitey Herzog fines Garry Templeton $5,000 and suspends him indefinitely without pay for his rude behavior that includes an obscene gesture directed toward Redbird fans after they boo him in the first inning for not hustling to first base. The St. Louis shortstop, who will be traded to the Padres in the offseason for Ozzie Smith, agrees to seek psychiatric help and will be reinstated to the lineup on September 15.

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Cardinals’ manager Whitey Herzog fines Garry Templeton $5,000 and suspends him indefinitely without pay for his rude behavior that includes an obscene gesture directed toward Redbird fans after they boo him in the first inning for not hustling to first base. The St. Louis shortstop, who will be traded to the Padres in the offseason for Ozzie Smith, agrees to seek psychiatric help and will be reinstated to the lineup on September 15.

At Milwaukee’s County Stadium, George Brett strokes four singles and a double in 5 at-bats as the Royals edge the Brewers, 7 – 6. The Kansas City third baseman’s 5 for 5 performance raises his league-leading batting average to .407.

At Milwaukee’s County Stadium, George Brett strokes four singles and a double in 5 at-bats as the Royals edge the Brewers, 7 – 6. The Kansas City third baseman’s 5 for 5 performance raises his league-leading batting average to .407.

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At Milwaukee’s County Stadium, George Brett strokes four singles and a double in 5 at-bats as the Royals edge the Brewers, 7 – 6. The Kansas City third baseman’s 5 for 5 performance raises his league-leading batting average to .407.