The Cubs start a streak of four straight doubleheaders by beating the Mets‚ 8 – 2‚ behind Fergie Jenkins’ 17th win. Former Cub Don Cardwell wins the nitecap‚ 3 – 0‚ striking out 11.

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The Cubs start a streak of four straight doubleheaders by beating the Mets‚ 8 – 2‚ behind Fergie Jenkins’ 17th win. Former Cub Don Cardwell wins the nitecap‚ 3 – 0‚ striking out 11.

The Pirates behind Bob Veale take over 1st place by topping Fergie Jenkins and the Cubs, 7 – 5, on Roberto Clemente’s opposite-field upper deck home run. Besides being his 2000th career hit, Clemente’s homer is his 23rd this season, tying his career high (he’ll end with 29), and gives him 101 RBI for the year, the first time he’s topped 100. “Like his first hit in the big leagues and also Hit 1,000,” writes Les Biederman in The Sporting News, “this one came at Forbes Field… In the 5th inning, Clemente batted with runners on first and second, one out and the Pirates leading, 1 – 0. Jenkins threw a fastball and Clemente blasted it on a line into the upper deck in right field.”

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The Pirates behind Bob Veale take over 1st place by topping Fergie Jenkins and the Cubs, 7 – 5, on Roberto Clemente’s opposite-field upper deck home run. Besides being his 2000th career hit, Clemente’s homer is his 23rd this season, tying his career high (he’ll end with 29), and gives him 101 RBI for the year, the first time he’s topped 100. “Like his first hit in the big leagues and also Hit 1,000,” writes Les Biederman in The Sporting News, “this one came at Forbes Field… In the 5th inning, Clemente batted with runners on first and second, one out and the Pirates leading, 1 – 0. Jenkins threw a fastball and Clemente blasted it on a line into the upper deck in right field.”

At Chicago, Cub Byron Browne strikes out five times against Reds starter Jim Maloney. The Reds finally win, 3 – 2, in 18 innings, with Joe Nuxhall victorious over Fergie Jenkins. Don Pavletich belts a homer in the 18th inning off Jenkins. In tomorrow’s Reds win over the Cubs, Browne will strike out another three times to set a National League record for two games on his way to leading the NL in strikeouts with 143.

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At Chicago, Cub Byron Browne strikes out five times against Reds starter Jim Maloney. The Reds finally win, 3 – 2, in 18 innings, with Joe Nuxhall victorious over Fergie Jenkins. Don Pavletich belts a homer in the 18th inning off Jenkins. In tomorrow’s Reds win over the Cubs, Browne will strike out another three times to set a National League record for two games on his way to leading the NL in strikeouts with 143.

Chicago Cubs make one of the best trades in franchise history, acquiring future Hall of Famer Ferguson Jenkins

Chicago Cubs make one of the best trades in franchise history, acquiring future Hall of Famer Ferguson Jenkins

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On April 21, 1966, the Chicago Cubs make one of the best trades in franchise history, acquiring future Hall of Famer Ferguson Jenkins from the Philadelphia Phillies in a five-player deal. The Cubs surrender pitchers Bob Buhl and Larry Jackson for Jenkins, outfielder Adolpho Phillips, and first baseman John Herrnstein. Jenkins, who had made his major league debut in 1965, will win 20 games for the Cubs in 1967.

Fergie Jenkins Stats & Facts
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Fergie Jenkins Stats & Facts

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VINTAGE BASEBALL MEMORABILIA Vintage Baseball Memorabilia Fergie Jenkins Position: PitcherBats: Right  •  Throws: Right6-5, 205lb (196cm, 92kg)Born: December 13, 1942  in Chatham, CanadaHigh School: Vocatonal HS (Chatham, ON)Debut: September 10, 1965 (10,029th in MLB history)vs. STL 4.1 IP, 2 H, 1 SO, 0 BB, 0 ER, WLast Game: September 26, 1983vs. PHI 1.0 IP, 2 H, 0 SO, 0 BB, 2 ERHall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1991….