The Cards beat the Pirates, 4 – 0, with all the Birds’ scoring coming on a grand slam by Julian Javier.
The Cards beat the Pirates, 4 – 0, with all the Birds’ scoring coming on a grand slam by Julian Javier.
Cincinnati wins its 16th straight game against Philadelphia as Joey Jay blanks the Phils, 5 – 0. It is the 13th loss in a row for the Quakers, their longest string of defeats since 1936; they’ve won just one in 19 games. Elio Chacon hits his first major league homer, off Don Ferrarese.
Cincinnati wins its 16th straight game against Philadelphia as Joey Jay blanks the Phils, 5 – 0. It is the 13th loss in a row for the Quakers, their longest string of defeats since 1936; they’ve won just one in 19 games. Elio Chacon hits his first major league homer, off Don Ferrarese.
Ted Williams blasts his 19th home run and 511th of his career, off Jim Perry, but the Red Sox lose to the Indians, 6 – 3. Ted’s 5th-inning home run ties him with Mel Ott for 3rd on the all-time list.
Ted Williams blasts his 19th home run and 511th of his career, off Jim Perry, but the Red Sox lose to the Indians, 6 – 3. Ted’s 5th-inning home run ties him with Mel Ott for 3rd on the all-time list.
With the fine relief pitching of Lindy McDaniel in the opener and a 5-hitter by Curt Simmons in the nitecap, the Cards sweep the Phils, 5 – 4 and 6 – 0. Phillie Tony Taylor ties a major-league record for 2B by going the entire doubleheader (18 innings) without a putout, the first to achieve the feat since Connie Ryan of the Phillies, June 14, 1953.
With the fine relief pitching of Lindy McDaniel in the opener and a 5-hitter by Curt Simmons in the nitecap, the Cards sweep the Phils, 5 – 4 and 6 – 0. Phillie Tony Taylor ties a major-league record for 2B by going the entire doubleheader (18 innings) without a putout, the first to achieve the feat since Connie Ryan of the Phillies, June 14, 1953.
1959 – The Pirates, down 3 – 1 to the Cubs in the 9th, tie the game, then win, 5 – 3, in the 10th. Elroy Face wins in relief to go 15-0. The win is the 11th extra-inning victory in a row for the Pirates.
1959 – The Pirates, down 3 – 1 to the Cubs in the 9th, tie the game, then win, 5 – 3, in the 10th. Elroy Face wins in relief to go 15-0. The win is the 11th extra-inning victory in a row for the Pirates.
Longtime Dodger announcer Connie Desmond resigns from the broadcast booth.
Longtime Dodger announcer Connie Desmond resigns from the broadcast booth.
The Senators get a license to sell beer at Griffith Stadium.
The Senators get a license to sell beer at Griffith Stadium.
Bill Dickey, Rabbit Maranville, and Bill Terry are inducted into the Hall of Fame during ceremonies in Cooperstown
Bill Dickey, Rabbit Maranville, and Bill Terry are inducted into the Hall of Fame during ceremonies in Cooperstown
With possible baseball commissioner Douglas MacArthur looking on, the Dodgers top the Giants again, 6 – 5, for their 12th win in 15 games between the two rivals. The two teams combine for a National League record 24 walks.
With possible baseball commissioner Douglas MacArthur looking on, the Dodgers top the Giants again, 6 – 5, for their 12th win in 15 games between the two rivals. The two teams combine for a National League record 24 walks.
In the Braves’ 5 – 4 win over the Phillies, catcher Ebba St. Claire participates in three double plays to tie the major league record. The record will be topped in the American League, but not till 1999 will another National League backstop be in three double plays in a game.
In the Braves’ 5 – 4 win over the Phillies, catcher Ebba St. Claire participates in three double plays to tie the major league record. The record will be topped in the American League, but not till 1999 will another National League backstop be in three double plays in a game.
