Hall of Fame expands by three members. Jim “Catfish” Hunter, Billy Williams, and Ray Dandridge

Hall of Fame expands by three members. Jim “Catfish” Hunter, Billy Williams, and Ray Dandridge

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On July 26, 1987, the Hall of Fame expands by three members. Jim “Catfish” Hunter, Billy Williams, and Ray Dandridge are honored in Induction Ceremonies in Cooperstown. Hunter played on five world champions@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@

Tommy John, making his first appearance since being released by California on June 5th, scatters four hits over six innings as the A’s defeat the Brewers, 7 – 3. John is now 3-4.

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Tommy John, making his first appearance since being released by California on June 5th, scatters four hits over six innings as the A’s defeat the Brewers, 7 – 3. John is now 3-4.

Wade Boggs goes 0 for 3 in Boston’s 6 – 2 win over Seattle to halt his hitting streak at 28 games, the longest in the major leagues since 1980.

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Wade Boggs goes 0 for 3 in Boston’s 6 – 2 win over Seattle to halt his hitting streak at 28 games, the longest in the major leagues since 1980.

In a 10 – 0 blanking of the Cubs, Los Angeles’s Pedro Guerrero is 2 for 2 to complete an on-base streak of 14, setting a National League record. The streak, which began on July 23rd includes two singles, three doubles, two homers, six walks, and a hit by pitch. He’ll be 1 for 3 tomorrow. Jerry Reuss scatters seven hits in the shutout and is backed by three homers, including a grand slam by Mike Marshall, a three-run shot by Greg Brockand a two-run homer by Guerrero.

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In a 10 – 0 blanking of the Cubs, Los Angeles’s Pedro Guerrero is 2 for 2 to complete an on-base streak of 14, setting a National League record. The streak, which began on July 23rd includes two singles, three doubles, two homers, six walks, and a hit by pitch. He’ll be 1 for 3 tomorrow. Jerry Reuss scatters seven hits in the shutout and is backed by three homers, including a grand slam by Mike Marshall, a three-run shot by Greg Brockand a two-run homer by Guerrero.

Commissioner Bowie Kuhn announces that free agent pitcher Vida Blue will be suspended for the remainder of the season as a result of his conviction on cocaine possession charges last November.

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Commissioner Bowie Kuhn announces that free agent pitcher Vida Blue will be suspended for the remainder of the season as a result of his conviction on cocaine possession charges last November.

San Diego’s Tony Gwynn goes 3 for 4 in an 8 – 2 win over Cincinnati to raise his batting average to .362, best in the majors. Gwynn will finish the season at .351 to win his first National League batting title.

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San Diego’s Tony Gwynn goes 3 for 4 in an 8 – 2 win over Cincinnati to raise his batting average to .362, best in the majors. Gwynn will finish the season at .351 to win his first National League batting title.

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Johnny Bench of the Cincinnati Reds collects his 300th career home run

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On July 26, 1978, Johnny Bench of the Cincinnati Reds collects his 300th career home run off Nino Espinosa in a 12-3 loss to the New York Mets. In the same game, Cincinnati’s Pete Rose extends his hitting streak to 39 games. Rose’s streak will eventually reach 44 games – a new National League record.@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@