Robin Roberts becomes the first and only pitcher to beat the Boston, Milwaukee, and Atlanta Braves

Robin Roberts becomes the first and only pitcher to beat the Boston, Milwaukee, and Atlanta Braves

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Robin Roberts, getting the Cubs’ 4-2 win in relief, becomes the first and only pitcher to beat the Boston, Milwaukee, and Atlanta Braves. On Independence Day in 1948, the future Hall of Famer went the distance to notch his third career big league victory, beating the Boston Braves at Shibe Park in his rookie year with the Phillies.

The White Sox take a pair from Boston by 3 – 2 scores with rookie Bob Locker saving both games. Shortstop Ron Hansen handles 28 chances in the two games, a major league record, and his 18 chances in the 14-inning opener ties the major-league record for extra innings.

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The White Sox take a pair from Boston by 3 – 2 scores with rookie Bob Locker saving both games. Shortstop Ron Hansen handles 28 chances in the two games, a major league record, and his 18 chances in the 14-inning opener ties the major-league record for extra innings.

Giants center fielder Willie Mays breaks Ralph Kiner’s record for home runs in a month with 17, Kiner ironically calls the shot on the radio

Giants center fielder Willie Mays breaks Ralph Kiner’s record for home runs in a month with 17, Kiner ironically calls the shot on the radio

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Giants center fielder Willie Mays breaks Ralph Kiner’s record for home runs in a month when the ‘Say Hey Kid’ hits a moon shot off Jack Fischer for his 17th round-tripper in an 8-3 victory over New York. The former Pirates outfielder, now a broadcaster for the Mets on WHN radio and WOR-TV, calls the four-bagger which breaks the monthly mark he established with 16 round-trippers in 1949 during September.

On Elston Howard Night, the Yankees take two from Boston, 10 – 2 and 6 – 1. 

On Elston Howard Night, the Yankees take two from Boston, 10 – 2 and 6 – 1. 

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1964 – On Elston Howard Night, the Yankees take two from Boston, 10 – 2 and 6 – 1. Joe Pepitone’s three home runs, including a grand slam, and Roger Maris’s six singles lead the offense. Mickey Mantle hits home run number 447 in the opener and ties Babe Ruth’s career strikeout record (1,330) in the nightcap.

1963 – Minnesota matches the American League record with eight home runs in a 14 – 2 opener with Washington, then wins the nightcap, 10 – 1. In game 1, reliever Dwight Siebler makes his first major league start for the Nats.

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1963 – Minnesota matches the American League record with eight home runs in a 14 – 2 opener with Washington, then wins the nightcap, 10 – 1. In game 1, reliever Dwight Siebler makes his first major league start for the Nats.

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1961 – 494 acres of land on the south end of Houston are bought by R.E. “Bob” Smith and Judge Roy Hofheinz. 180 acres are sold to Harris County as the site where the new domed stadium will be built.

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1961 – 494 acres of land on the south end of Houston are bought by R.E. “Bob” Smith and Judge Roy Hofheinz. 180 acres are sold to Harris County as the site where the new domed stadium will be built.

1961 – At Milwaukee, the Braves take over 3rd place from the Giants with a 13-inning, 7 – 6 victory. Eddie Mathews ends the game with his 26th homer. For San Francisco, Willie McCovey cracks his 16th homer for his third hit of the game, and the 20th hit in 45 at bats since his return to the Giants’ lineup. The Braves recognize a hot bat when they see one and, with first base open in the 11th, walk McCovey to get to Willie Mays. Mays earlier drove in his 100th run, but grounds out to end the inning.

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1961 – At Milwaukee, the Braves take over 3rd place from the Giants with a 13-inning, 7 – 6 victory. Eddie Mathews ends the game with his 26th homer. For San Francisco, Willie McCovey cracks his 16th homer for his third hit of the game, and the 20th hit in 45 at bats since his return to the Giants’ lineup. The Braves recognize a hot bat when they see one and, with first base open in the 11th, walk McCovey to get to Willie Mays. Mays earlier drove in his 100th run, but grounds out to end the inning.

With rookie Ken McBride out with tonsillitis, the White Sox turn to Dick Donovan, who is coming off the disabled list. Donovan tosses a 5-hit, 2 – 0, win for Chicago.

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With rookie Ken McBride out with tonsillitis, the White Sox turn to Dick Donovan, who is coming off the disabled list. Donovan tosses a 5-hit, 2 – 0, win for Chicago.