After other teams back off in their pursuit to sign the outstanding NC high schooler when his little toe is blown off the A’s ink Jim Hunter for $75,000

After other teams back off in their pursuit to sign the outstanding NC high schooler when his little toe is blown off the A’s ink Jim Hunter for $75,000

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After other teams back off in their pursuit to sign the outstanding NC high schooler when his little toe is blown off by his brother in a hunting accident, the A’s ink Jim Hunter for $75,000. The youngest of ten children of a family from Hertferd will go on to become a Hall of Fame hurler better known as ‘Catfish’, a name invented by club’s owner Charlie Finley.

Bob Gibson faces Juan Maricahl June 8 1962 SF Giants vs St Louis Cardinals

Bob Gibson faces Juan Maricahl June 8 1962 SF Giants vs St Louis Cardinals

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The Milwaukee Braves set a major-league record with four consecutive home runs in the 7th inning against Cincinnati

The Milwaukee Braves set a major-league record with four consecutive home runs in the 7th inning against Cincinnati

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1961 – The Milwaukee Braves set a major-league record with four consecutive home runs in the 7th inning against Cincinnati. Eddie Mathews and Hank Aaron hit back-to-back home runs off starter Jim Maloney; Joe Adcock greets reliever Marshall Bridges with another home run, and Frank Thomas sets the record. When these four teammates end their major-league careers, they will have hit a combined total of 1,889 homers. For all the bombardment, the Braves lose, 10 – 8.

The A’s sign Lew Krausse, who hurled 19 no-hitters and struck out 24 batters in one game on the scholastic level, as an amateur free agent the day after he graduates from high school for $125,000. Eight days from now, the 18 year-old fireballing phenom will throw a three-hit shutout against L.A. in his major league debut.

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The A’s sign Lew Krausse, who hurled 19 no-hitters and struck out 24 batters in one game on the scholastic level, as an amateur free agent the day after he graduates from high school for $125,000. Eight days from now, the 18 year-old fireballing phenom will throw a three-hit shutout against L.A. in his major league debut.

Brooklyn Dodgers option left-handed pitcher Tommy Lasorda to the Montreal Royals to make room for Sandy Koufax

Brooklyn Dodgers option left-handed pitcher Tommy Lasorda to the Montreal Royals to make room for Sandy Koufax

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1955 – The Los Angeles Dodgers option left-handed pitcher Tommy Lasorda to the Montreal Royals to make room on their roster for “bonus baby” Sandy Koufax, who had been on the disabled list.

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Kansas City A’s sign pitcher Lew Krausse to a $125,000 bonus, the largest in major league history

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On June 8, 1950, the Kansas City A’s sign pitcher Lew Krausse to a $125,000 bonus, the largest in major league history. The 18-year-old right-hander pitched 18 no-hitters in high school and once struck out 24 batters in a game.

Boston Red Sox establish a major league record for the most runs in one game as they rip the St. Louis Browns, 29-4

Boston Red Sox establish a major league record for the most runs in one game as they rip the St. Louis Browns, 29-4

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On June 8, 1950, The Boston Red Sox beat the St. Louis Browns, 29 – 4, at Fenway Park, and set major league records for runs scored; most long hits, 17 (nine doubles, 1 triple and 7 home runs); most total bases, 60; most extra bases on long hits, 32; most runs over two games,…

Durocher is arrested after ambushing a fan
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Durocher is arrested after ambushing a fan

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Leo “The Lip” Durocher, manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1939-1946 (as well as a brief stint in 1948), was known as a man who did not easily accept defeat. Throughout his career, Durocher had countless run-ins with his team, opposing players, management, commissioners, umpires, and fans. On June 8, 1945, while hosting the Philadelphia…

Red Barrett retires the first 22 batters he faces before his bid for a perfect game is broken up with an eighth-inning single by Delmar Ennis. The Cardinals’ right-hander gains his first victory of the season with his 7-0 whitewashing of Philadelphia at Sportsman’s Park.

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Red Barrett retires the first 22 batters he faces before his bid for a perfect game is broken up with an eighth-inning single by Delmar Ennis. The Cardinals’ right-hander gains his first victory of the season with his 7-0 whitewashing of Philadelphia at Sportsman’s Park.

1940 – Harry Craft of the Cincinnati Reds hits for the cycle, connecting for a home run, a triple, a double and two singles in seven at-bats, to lead a 27-hit attack as the Reds pound the host Brooklyn Dodgers, 23 – 2.

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1940 – Harry Craft of the Cincinnati Reds hits for the cycle, connecting for a home run, a triple, a double and two singles in seven at-bats, to lead a 27-hit attack as the Reds pound the host Brooklyn Dodgers, 23 – 2.