1972 – Following up a two-hitter against the Pirates in his previous start, San Diego’s Steve Arlin allows just one hit in beating San Francisco, 4 – 1. Garry Maddox triples in the 2nd inning for the lone hit. Nate Colbert’s three-run homer, off Sam McDowell, is the deciding blow.

ByTom

1972 – Following up a two-hitter against the Pirates in his previous start, San Diego’s Steve Arlin allows just one hit in beating San Francisco, 4 – 1. Garry Maddox triples in the 2nd inning for the lone hit. Nate Colbert’s three-run homer, off Sam McDowell, is the deciding blow.

The Padres’ Bob Miller wins a pair from Houston, relieving in the 9th and pitching four innings in the opener, and then pitching two more innings in the nitecap. The Pads win, 3 – 2 and 4 – 3.

ByTom

The Padres’ Bob Miller wins a pair from Houston, relieving in the 9th and pitching four innings in the opener, and then pitching two more innings in the nitecap. The Pads win, 3 – 2 and 4 – 3.

Rick Wise – One Man show fires no hitter and hits 2 homeruns
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Rick Wise – One Man show fires no hitter and hits 2 homeruns

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On June 23, 1971, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Rick Wise puts on an awesome one-man display in pitching a 4-0 victory. At Riverfront Stadium, Wise no-hits a powerful Cincinnati Reds’ lineup, he faces only 28 batters on 95 pitches. Pete Rose is retired as the final out. Wise also becomes the first man to hit two…

At Washington’s RFK Stadium, the National League scores early and often to coast to an easy 9-3 victory over the AL in the 40th All-Star Game. Cardinals southpaw Steve Carlton, the starting and winning pitcher, hits a double in the third inning off Blue Moon Odom to become the last hurler to get an extra-base hit in a Mid-Summer Classic contest.

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At Washington’s RFK Stadium, the National League scores early and often to coast to an easy 9-3 victory over the AL in the 40th All-Star Game. Cardinals southpaw Steve Carlton, the starting and winning pitcher, hits a double in the third inning off Blue Moon Odom to become the last hurler to get an extra-base hit in a Mid-Summer Classic contest.

Willie Crawford signed by dodgers 2 days out of High School

Willie Crawford signed by dodgers 2 days out of High School

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June 23, 1964 Willie Crawford, 17-year-old prize plum from Fremont, signs Dodger contract calling for $100,000 bonus as Al Campanis, director of scouting for Dodgers, beams approval. Crawford was All-City in both football (1963) and baseball. With 9.7 speed in 100 yards, he was a highly recruited running back by colleges to play football. Because…

Charlie Lau ties a major-league record with two pinch hits in the 8th inning of Baltimore’s 9 – 8 win over the Yankees. The O’s, losing, score seven runs in the inning after two are out. Yanks manager Yogi Berra is criticized by some of his players for lifting starter Rollie Sheldon, who was leading 7 – 2, having allowed just two solo shots by Boog Powell. Rookie reliever Pete Mikkelsen cannot hold the lead as the O’s move into first place.

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Charlie Lau ties a major-league record with two pinch hits in the 8th inning of Baltimore’s 9 – 8 win over the Yankees. The O’s, losing, score seven runs in the inning after two are out. Yanks manager Yogi Berra is criticized by some of his players for lifting starter Rollie Sheldon, who was leading 7 – 2, having allowed just two solo shots by Boog Powell. Rookie reliever Pete Mikkelsen cannot hold the lead as the O’s move into first place.

In the nitecap of a doubleheader, Len Gabrielson’s 6th-inning single is the only hit the Cubs manage off the Phils’ Ray Culp, who wins, 9 – 0.

ByTom

In the nitecap of a doubleheader, Len Gabrielson’s 6th-inning single is the only hit the Cubs manage off the Phils’ Ray Culp, who wins, 9 – 0.