Before the largest American League crowd of the year‚ 62‚582 at Yankee Stadium for Bat Day‚ the White Sox regain first place from the Tigers by sweeping a twin bill from New York, 2 – 1 and 3 – 2. They will stay in first until August 12.

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On June 11, 1967 Before the largest American League crowd of the year‚ 62‚582 at Yankee Stadium for Bat Day‚ the White Sox regain first place from the Tigers by sweeping a twin bill from New York, 2 – 1 and 3 – 2. They will stay in first until August 12.

Ernie Banks of the Chicago Cubs ties a modern day record by hitting three triples

Ernie Banks of the Chicago Cubs ties a modern day record by hitting three triples

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On June 11, 1966, Ernie Banks of the Chicago Cubs ties a modern day record by hitting three triples in an 8-2 win over the Houston Astros at the Astrodome Chicago OF Adolfo Phillips also ties a record by striking out 9 straight times in 2 consecutive games (more than 18 innings).

Lou Klein replaces Bob Kennedy as head coach of the Cubs. Kennedy becomes assistant to general manager John Holland. It doesn’t help today as the Cubs lose‚ 4 – 3‚ to the Redsat Wrigley Field. Gordy Coleman’s 2-run homer in the 9th inning is the winner.

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On June 11, 1965 Lou Klein replaces Bob Kennedy as head coach of the Cubs. Kennedy becomes assistant to general manager John Holland. It doesn’t help today as the Cubs lose‚ 4 – 3‚ to the Redsat Wrigley Field. Gordy Coleman’s 2-run homer in the 9th inning is the winner.

After a 2-week absence‚ Mickey Mantle is back in the lineup and clouts 2 home runs at Fenway Park off Bill Monbouquette. The Yankees win easily, 8 – 4.

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On June 11, 1964 After a 2-week absence‚ Mickey Mantle is back in the lineup and clouts 2 home runs at Fenway Park off Bill Monbouquette. The Yankees win easily, 8 – 4.

Charlie Finley fires Ed Lopat (17-35) as manager of the A’s‚ replacing him with Mel McGaha‚ former manager of the Cleveland Indians.

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On June 11, 1964 Charlie Finley fires Ed Lopat (17-35) as manager of the A’s‚ replacing him with Mel McGaha‚ former manager of the Cleveland Indians.

Bob Aspromonte hits a grand slam for Little Leaguer
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Bob Aspromonte hits a grand slam for Little Leaguer

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1963 – Bob Aspromonte hits a grand slam home run off Lindy McDaniel to beat the Cubs in ten innings, 6-2. The blast fulfills a promise Aspromonte made to a Little Leaguer blinded by a lightning strike who is recovering in Houston. The next year, Aspromonte hits another grand slam on June 11th to down Cincinnati, 5-3. 

After Brock Davis is intentionally walked to load the bases, third baseman Bob Aspromonte blasts a tenth-inning walk-off grand slam off Lindy McDaniel, lifting the Colt .45s to a 6-2 victory over the Cubs. Chicago had tied the Colt Stadium contest in the top of the ninth on a triple by Dick Bertell, a walk to Bob’s brother Ken, and Don Landrum’s RBI single.

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On June 11, 1963 After Brock Davis is intentionally walked to load the bases, third baseman Bob Aspromonte blasts a tenth-inning walk-off grand slam off Lindy McDaniel, lifting the Colt .45s to a 6-2 victory over the Cubs. Chicago had tied the Colt Stadium contest in the top of the ninth on a triple by…

1962 – With the bases loaded in the 3rd against the Indians‚ Boston pitcher Earl Wilson is about throw when Tito Francona‚ the runner on first base‚ yells‚ “hold it‚ Earl.” Wilson holds the ball‚ then stumbles off the mound‚ balking home the game’s first run. The Indians plate 9 more in the game to win‚ 10 – 0‚ behind Jim Perry. Willie Kirkland drives in 5 runs with a homer and double.

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On June 11, 1962 1962 – With the bases loaded in the 3rd against the Indians‚ Boston pitcher Earl Wilson is about throw when Tito Francona‚ the runner on first base‚ yells‚ “hold it‚ Earl.” Wilson holds the ball‚ then stumbles off the mound‚ balking home the game’s first run. The Indians plate 9 more in the game to win‚ 10 – 0‚ behind Jim…