Gary Peters, White Sox pitcher, tags Larry Brown out he tried to score

Gary Peters, White Sox pitcher, tags Larry Brown out he tried to score

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August 8 1965, Gary Peters, White Sox pitcher, tags Larry Brown out he tried to score from third when a pitch got past Catcher John Romano at the plate in the first inning yesterday in Comiskey park. But Romano recovered in time to throw him out. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ Play by Play, Box Scores, News Paper Reports…

Dave Nicholson hits a tape measure home run that lands on the back of the left field roof before bouncing out of Comiskey Park

Dave Nicholson hits a tape measure home run that lands on the back of the left field roof before bouncing out of Comiskey Park

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Dave Nicholson hits a tape measure home run that lands on the back of the left field roof before bouncing out of Comiskey Park in the White Sox’s 6-4 victory over Kansas City. The outfielder’s monstrous shot becomes the source of a great exaggeration when unidentified team officials announce the ball traveled 573 feet, landing outside the Chicago south side ballpark.

Early Wynn of Chicago
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White Sox crush Dodgers in Game 1 1959 World Series (Radio Broadcast)

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  1959 World Series Game 1 that was held on October 1 at Historic Comiskey Park hosted a crowd of 48,103 that included Hollywood’s Joan Crawford and Orson Welles in the first championship game in 40 years for the White Sox as well as the first postseason game in Chicago in 14 years. On the…

Swarm of gnats delays the game between the Baltimore Orioles and Chicago White Sox at Comiskey Park

Swarm of gnats delays the game between the Baltimore Orioles and Chicago White Sox at Comiskey Park

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On June 2, 1959, a swarm of gnats delays the game between the Baltimore Orioles and Chicago White Sox at Comiskey Park. After a half-hour interruption, the White Sox’ grounds crew disposes of the gnats by using a smoke bomb. The Orioles eventually defeat the White Sox, 3-2. From the AP – Hoyt Wilhelm finally…

At the age of 39, Early Wynn of the Chicago White Sox pitches a one-hit shutout, strikes out 14, and hits a double and home run for a 1 – 0 victory over the Boston Red Sox at Comiskey Park.

At the age of 39, Early Wynn of the Chicago White Sox pitches a one-hit shutout, strikes out 14, and hits a double and home run for a 1 – 0 victory over the Boston Red Sox at Comiskey Park.

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At the age of 39, Early Wynn of the Chicago White Sox pitches a one-hit shutout, strikes out 14, and hits a double and home run for a 1 – 0 victory over the Boston Red Sox at Comiskey Park.

Boston Red Sox Star Ted Williams stares down White Sox pitcher Dick Donovan in the third inning during a game at Comiskey Park on July 25, 1958. Sherm Lollar is behind the plate and the home plate umpire is Bill Summers. Donovan will record a rare strikeout of the “Splendid Splinter” as the White Sox will be victorious by a 4-0 score.

White Sox Top Red Sox 4-0

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Boston Red Sox Star Ted Williams stares down White Sox pitcher Dick Donovan in the third inning during a game at Comiskey Park on July 25, 1958. Sherm Lollar is behind the plate and the home plate umpire is Bill Summers. Donovan will record a rare strikeout of the “Splendid Splinter” as the White Sox…

Billy Pierce of the White Sox

Billy Pierce retires 26 consecutive batters before pinch-hitter Ed Fitzgerald doubles weakly inside the right field line for the Senators’ only hit

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On June 27, 1958 At Comiskey Park, White Sox hurler Billy Pierce retires 26 consecutive batters before pinch-hitter Ed Fitzgerald doubles weakly inside the right field line for the Senators’ only hit. The 31 year-old southpaw goes on to strike out Albie Pearson on three pitches to one-hit Washington, 3-0, en route to completing his…