Jim Qualls is sold by the White Sox to the Kintetsu Buffaloes of the Japanese League.
On June 11, 1972 Jim Qualls is sold by the White Sox to the Kintetsu Buffaloes of the Japanese League.
6/11/1970: Frank Howard was rained out of a 2 run homer in Kansas City. It came in the first inning off Bill Butler with 1 out. The game was called in the top of the second.
6/11/1970: Frank Howard was rained out of a 2 run homer in Kansas City. It came in the first inning off Bill Butler with 1 out. The game was called in the top of the second.
Roberto Clemente’s grand slam caps a sixth-run 6th inning propelling Pittsburgh to a 9-6 win
On June 11, 1969 Roberto Clemente’s grand slam caps a sixth-run 6th inning which turns a three-run Pittsburgh deficit into a like-sized surplus, an advantage the Bucs will not relinquish. “It was a frustrating contest for the Spacemen,” muses Houston Post writer Joe Heiling, “what with four errors, ineffective relief work, poor defense and some lapses in running the bases. That…
Red Sox outfielder Joe Lahoud bangs out three homers to help beat Minnesota‚ 13 – 5. Lahoud’s efforts cure Tony Conigliaro’s neck ailment and Lahoud will be back on the bench for the game on the 13th against Oakland as Tony C returns to the lineup.
On June 11, 1969 Red Sox outfielder Joe Lahoud hitting .083 bangs out three homers to help beat Minnesota‚ 13 – 5. Lahoud’s efforts cure Tony Conigliaro’s neck ailment and Lahoud will be back on the bench for the game on the 13th against Oakland as Tony C returns to the lineup. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IGp1c3QgY2xpY2sgdGhlIHRhZ3MhICAiLCJhZnRlciI6IiIsImxpbmtfdG9fdGVybV9wYWdlIjoib24iLCJzZXBhcmF0b3IiOiIgfCAiLCJjYXRlZ29yeV90eXBlIjoicG9zdF90YWcifX0=@
Los Angeles Dodgers reacquire former star Maury Wills in a four-player trade with the Montreal Expos
On June 11, 1969, the Los Angeles Dodgers reacquire former star Maury Wills and Manny Mota in a four-player trade with the Montreal Expos for infielder Paul Popovich and outfielder Ron Fairly. As a member of the Dodgers during the 1962 season, Wills set a major league record by stealing 104 bases. The Expos then…
Roberto Clemente hits one of longest ever hit in Candlestick
On June 11, 1968 Roberto Clemente makes his 4th and final conquest of the Candlestick crosswind, a line drive homer over the left-field fence into the teeth of a strong wind. Chronicler Bob Stevens calls it one of the longest ever hit in that spot. The Pittsburgh Pirates proceed to pound Ray Sadecki and reliever…
The Reds trade Milt Pappas in 7 player deal
On June 11, 1968 The Reds send pitchers Milt Pappas and Ted Davidson‚ and IF Bob Johnson to the Braves for pitchers Tony Cloninger and Clay Carroll and IF Woody Woodward. Davidson‚ who made 54 relief appearances in 1966‚ has never been the same since his estranged wife shot him in the stomach prior to the 1967 season. The 2-5 right-hander, who had been feuding with former teammate and now team broadcaster…
Adolfo Phillips enjoys a career day for the Chicago Cubs – Powers 3 homers vs Mets
On June 11, 1967, journeyman outfielder Adolfo Phillips blasts 4 home runs in a doubleheader‚ 3 of them in consecutive at-bats in the second game‚ as the Cubs sweep the Mets at Wrigley Field, 5 – 3 and 18 – 10 for good measure Phillips adds 2 diving catches in the 18-10 win. The total…
At Crosley Field‚ Don Pavletich belts a pinch grand slam in the bottom of the 9th to give the Reds an 8 – 4 win over Houston.
June 11, 1967 Jim Wynn belts a mammoth home run at Cincinnati’s Crosley Field off Sammy Ellis that lands on a freeway ramp beyond left field it is one of the farthest ever hit at Crosley Field. The Reds explode for five runs in the ninth to salvage a doubleheader split, 8-4, after Houston…
The Twins’ Dean Chance tosses a one-hitter at the Athletics in winning‚ 8 – 0. The only hit is Danny Cater’s single in the 4th.
On June 11, 1967 The Twins’ Dean Chance tosses a one-hitter at the Athletics in winning‚ 8 – 0. The only hit is Danny Cater’s single in the 4th.
