Massachusetts marks the 100th anniversary of the first college baseball game, between Amherst and Williams. Teams reenact the original contest.

With today’s deadline to cut rosters to 25 players, a number of veterans are handed their walking papers. Among them are: pitchers Ellis Kinder and Jim McDonald, OF Bob Kennedy (White Sox), 1B Preston Ward (Indians), and 1B Eddie Robinson (Tigers).

At Baltimore, the Indians rap Mike Fornieles for five hits and three runs in the 16th to defeat the Orioles, 11 – 8. The Tribe score three in the 8th after an error by Billy Gardner and three more in the 14th after an error by Wayne Causey. Gardner steals home in the 14th for one Bird run and the third run scores on Russ Nixon’s wild throw.

The Dodgers buy P Sal Maglie from the Indians, who are eager to unload the veteran.

Chicago’s Dick Donovan tosses his third shutout of the season, beating the Senators, 3 – 0.

New York’s Irv Noren hits an inside-the-park grand slam in an 8 – 4 victory over the A’s. New York wins the nitecap to sweep the A’s. Mickey Mantle is 4 for 9 for the afternoon and is hitting .311.

After the Braves win the lidlifter with the Phils, 6 – 5, Philadelphia comes back in the nightcap to win, 9 – 1, and break their 13-game losing streak. Robin Roberts is the victor. Billy Bruton’s leadoff home run is the only run off Roberts.

With a pin in his shoulder, Ted Williams returns to action after breaking his collarbone in spring training and is hitless in two at bats against Baltimore. The O’s win, 2 – 1, behind Joe Coleman.