California Angels pitcher Don Rose homers in his first major league at-bat
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California Angels pitcher Don Rose homers in his first major league at-bat

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On May 24, 1972,  At Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, California Angels pitcher Don Rose homers on the first pitch he sees in his first major league at-bat against Oakland A’s left-hander Vida Blue. The right-hander’s third inning round-tripper, which will be his only career round-tripper and the last hit by an American League hurler for thirty…

In Philadelphia‚ the Reds’ Gary Nolan loses a one-hitter to the Phils‚ 2 – 1. The only hit is Denny Doyle’s two-run homer in the 2nd inning.

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In Philadelphia‚ the Reds’ Gary Nolan loses a one-hitter to the Phils‚ 2 – 1. The only hit is Denny Doyle’s two-run homer in the 2nd inning.

Padres rookie 2B John Sipin debuts with a pair of triples‚ only the 4th player to do so‚ in a 7 – 5 San Diego loss to the Cubs. They are the only triples of his 68-game career. Sipin bangs his three-baggers in the 1st and 4th innings‚ off Ken Holtzman.

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Padres rookie 2B John Sipin debuts with a pair of triples‚ only the 4th player to do so‚ in a 7 – 5 San Diego loss to the Cubs. They are the only triples of his 68-game career. Sipin bangs his three-baggers in the 1st and 4th innings‚ off Ken Holtzman.

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Banks slams the Cub’s to a win as Kessingers streak of 41 games on base ends

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For the first time since the start of the season, a span of forty-one games, Don Kessinger does not reach base. The Cubs Gold Glove shortstop grounds out four times and hits into a fly-ball double play in his last at-bat during Chicago’s 7-5 loss to the Padres at San Diego Stadium.

Tom McCraw of the Chicago White Sox launches three home runs

Tom McCraw of the Chicago White Sox launches three home runs

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On May 24, 1967, Tommy McCraw of the Chicago White Sox launches three home runs and drives in eight runs in a 14-1 win over the Minnesota Twins. The Chicago first baseman’s offensive output includes a pair of three-run homers and a two-run round-tripper. McCraw, not known for his power, will finish the season with…

The Yankees top Baltimore‚ 2 – 0. Mickey Mantle’s 3rd-inning drive to the wall is caught by Frank Robinson but the ball pops out and over the fence for a home run.

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The Yankees top Baltimore‚ 2 – 0. Mickey Mantle’s 3rd-inning drive to the wall is caught by Frank Robinson but the ball pops out and over the fence for a home run.

With glare of the sun shining through the roof making fly balls difficult to track during day games, the clear plastic panes of the Astrodome’s ceiling are painted at a cost of $20,000. The decision to cover the roof, which reduces the ambient lighting by 40%, prevents the ballpark’s natural grass from growing and will lead to the use of Astroturf next season.

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With glare of the sun shining through the roof making fly balls difficult to track during day games, the clear plastic panes of the Astrodome’s ceiling are painted at a cost of $20,000. The decision to cover the roof, which reduces the ambient lighting by 40%, prevents the ballpark’s natural grass from growing and will lead to the use of Astroturf next season.