Cincinnati Reds secondbaseman Johnny Temple in a game against the Braves allows a groundball by Gus Bell hit him to prevent a double play.

Cincinnati Reds secondbaseman Johnny Temple in a game against the Braves allows a groundball by Gus Bell hit him to prevent a double play.

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On April 20 1957 – Cincinnati Reds secondbaseman Johnny Temple in a game against the Braves allows a groundball by Gus Bell hit him to prevent a double play. The next day the Reds pulled off the same play. A new rule will come into play immediately calling for runners interference and umpires can award a double play if a batter intentionally interfers with a ball.

For the second time in two years‚ Gus Bell of the Redlegs hits 3 homers – all consecutive – going 5 for 5 in a 10 – 4 win over the Cubs at Wrigley Field. Bell drives in 7 runs. Brooks Lawrence coasts to his 6th straight win.

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For the second time in two years‚ Gus Bell of the Redlegs hits 3 homers – all consecutive – going 5 for 5 in a 10 – 4 win over the Cubs at Wrigley Field. Bell drives in 7 runs. Brooks Lawrence coasts to his 6th straight win.

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Cincinnati Redlegs outfielder Gus Bell hits home runs off Bob Miller in both ends of a doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies at Crosley Field. Cincinnati wins, 10 – 2 and 11 – 9.

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Cincinnati Redlegs outfielder Gus Bell hits home runs off Bob Miller in both ends of a doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies at Crosley Field. Cincinnati wins, 10 – 2 and 11 – 9.

Sandy Koufax, in his second big league start, two-hits the Reds at Ebbets Field, 7-0. The 19 year-old bonus baby, displaying the dominance that he will feature during the 1960’s, goes the distance, striking out 14 Cincinnati batters.
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Sandy Koufax, in his second big league start, two-hits the Reds at Ebbets Field, 7-0. The 19 year-old bonus baby, displaying the dominance that he will feature during the 1960’s, goes the distance, striking out 14 Cincinnati batters.

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Sandy Koufax, in his second big league start, two-hits the Reds at Ebbets Field, 7-0. The 19 year-old bonus baby, displaying the dominance that he will feature during the 1960’s, goes the distance, striking out 14 Cincinnati batters.

The Reds obtain outfielder Gus Bell from the Pirates in exchange for Cal Abrams, Gail Henley, and Joe Rossi. The newest Cincinnati flychaser, considered one of general manager Gabe Paul’s best acquisitions for the team, will become a fan favorite and will hit .288 during his nine-year tenure in the Queen City.

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The Reds obtain outfielder Gus Bell from the Pirates in exchange for Cal Abrams, Gail Henley, and Joe Rossi. The newest Cincinnati flychaser, considered one of general manager Gabe Paul’s best acquisitions for the team, will become a fan favorite and will hit .288 during his nine-year tenure in the Queen City.

Willie Mays

The Giants move to an 8 – 1 lead after five inning over the Pirates behind two homers by Willie Mays. But George Spencer wilts in the heat and gives up homers to Frank Thomas – his first in the majors – and pinch hitter Gus Bell. After Pete Castiglione and Bill Rigney match homers, Ralph Kiner powers one in the 9th inning to give Pittsburgh a 10 – 9 victory. For Kiner, it is his 37th.

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The Giants move to an 8 – 1 lead after five inning over the Pirates behind two homers by Willie Mays. But George Spencer wilts in the heat and gives up homers to Frank Thomas – his first in the majors – and pinch hitter Gus Bell. After Pete Castiglione and Bill Rigney match homers, Ralph Kiner powers one in the 9th inning to give Pittsburgh a 10 – 9 victory. For Kiner, it is his 37th.

The Pirates’ Ralph Kiner drives in seven runs, hitting three home runs, including his 10th grand slam

The Pirates’ Ralph Kiner drives in seven runs, hitting three home runs, including his 10th grand slam

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The Pirates’ Ralph Kiner drives in seven runs, hitting three home runs, including his 10th grand slam, in a 13 – 12 slugfest win over the Dodgers. His final homer, a solo shot off Erv Palica in the 8th, breaks a 12 – 12 tie. Manager Chuck Dressen berates Palica, publicly questioning the pitcher’s courage by clutching his throat in a choke signal. In Kiner’s final at bat, in the 9th, Carl Furillo pulls down the slugger’s long drive near the CF gate. Joe Garagiola and Gus Bell also homer for the Bucs, while Roy Campanella and Jackie Robinson homer for Brooklyn.

1951 – Gus Bell hits for the cycle to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 12 – 4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies at Connie Mack Stadium.

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1951 – Gus Bell hits for the cycle to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 12 – 4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies at Connie Mack Stadium.

Sal Maglie’s string of scoreless innings ends at 45, but he beats the Pirates, 3 – 1

Sal Maglie’s string of scoreless innings ends at 45, but he beats the Pirates, 3 – 1

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1950 – Sal Maglie’s string of scoreless innings ends at 45, but he beats the Pirates, 3 – 1, in a rain-shortened seven-inning game. Pirate Gus Bell’s 257-foot fly ball barely clears the RF wall at the Polo Grounds. For Maglie, it is his 11th straight win.