hank bauer argues with umpire in baltimore walk off vs twins

Baltimore walks off the Twins, 6 – 5

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Baltimore edges the Twins, 6 – 5, scoring two runs in the 9th for the victory. Twins reliever Gerry Arrigo allows a two-out home run to Sam Bowens, his second home run of the game, then throws three balls to John Orsino before being lifted for Bill Fischer. Fischer throws a strike to Orsino who then hits his next pitch for the winning home run. It is Fischer’s last major league game: on the 24th he is placed on the voluntarily retired list.

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…