Pittsburgh Pirates field the first all-black lineup in major league history

Pittsburgh Pirates field the first all-black lineup in major league history

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  Special Memory or Event? Want to have some fun? Advertise your business? Dedicate this page On September 1, 1971, the Pittsburgh Pirates field the first all-black lineup in major league history. The lineup, which includes future Hall of Famers Roberto Clemente and Willie Stargell, helps the Pirates defeat the Philadelphia Phillies, 10-7, at Three…

At Wrigley Field‚ pitcher Fergie Jenkins leads the Cubs to a 5 – 2 win over Montreal by clouting two home runs and driving in 3 runs. Bill Stoneman takes the loss.

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At Wrigley Field‚ pitcher Fergie Jenkins leads the Cubs to a 5 – 2 win over Montreal by clouting two home runs and driving in 3 runs. Bill Stoneman takes the loss.

1970 – The Red Sox take an 8 – 1 lead at Fenway Park‚ but Detroit rallies to win, 10 – 9. The Sox take the lead on a Mike Andrews homer and a grand slam by Tony Conigliaro. The Tigers then use the long ball as well‚ collecting 4 homers‚ including a grand slam by Jim Price‚ to win. Daryl Patterson is the winner over Sonny Siebert.

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1970 – The Red Sox take an 8 – 1 lead at Fenway Park‚ but Detroit rallies to win, 10 – 9. The Sox take the lead on a Mike Andrews homer and a grand slam by Tony Conigliaro. The Tigers then use the long ball as well‚ collecting 4 homers‚ including a grand slam by Jim Price‚ to win. Daryl Patterson is the winner over Sonny Siebert.

Willie Davis ties the franchise record of hitting in 29 straight games

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Willie Davis‚ who cracks a single and double‚ ties the franchise record of hitting in 29 straight games. The mark was set by Zack Wheat in 1916‚ and Davis will double one day later to break it. Andy Kosco adds 4 straight hits as the Dodgers beat the visiting Mets‚ 10 – 6. Jerry Koosman is k.o.’ed after a third of an inning and takes the loss against Jim Bunning.

1968 – Denny McLain notches his 27th win of the season beating the Orioles, 7 – 3. McLain helps the Tiger cause by starting a 3rd-inning triple play.

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1968 – Denny McLain notches his 27th win of the season beating the Orioles, 7 – 3. McLain helps the Tiger cause by starting a 3rd-inning triple play.

Cincinnati’s Bob Lee walks Dick Groat with the bases loaded in the 21st inning to give the Giants a 1 – 0 victory at Crosley Field. Twenty scoreless innings tie the major league mark set by the Pirates and the Braves on August 1‚ 1918‚ a game Pittsburgh also won in the 21st‚ 2 – 0. Gaylord Perry‚ with 9 one-run losses during the season‚ pitches the first 16 innings of shutout ball‚ with Frank Linzy going the last 5. Mel Queen tosses 9 1/3 innings for the Reds.

Cincinnati’s Bob Lee walks Dick Groat with the bases loaded in the 21st inning to give the Giants a 1 – 0 victory at Crosley Field. Twenty scoreless innings tie the major league mark set by the Pirates and the Braves on August 1‚ 1918‚ a game Pittsburgh also won in the 21st‚ 2 – 0. Gaylord Perry‚ with 9 one-run losses during the season‚ pitches the first 16 innings of shutout ball‚ with Frank Linzy going the last 5. Mel Queen tosses 9 1/3 innings for the Reds.

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Cincinnati’s Bob Lee walks Dick Groat with the bases loaded in the 21st inning to give the Giants a 1 – 0 victory at Crosley Field. Twenty scoreless innings tie the major league mark set by the Pirates and the Braves on August 1‚ 1918‚ a game Pittsburgh also won in the 21st‚ 2 – 0. Gaylord Perry‚ with 9 one-run losses during the season‚ pitches the first 16 innings of shutout ball‚ with Frank Linzy going the last 5. Mel Queen tosses 9 1/3 innings for the Reds.

The Cubs start a streak of four straight doubleheaders by beating the Mets‚ 8 – 2‚ behind Fergie Jenkins’ 17th win. Former Cub Don Cardwell wins the nitecap‚ 3 – 0‚ striking out 11.

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The Cubs start a streak of four straight doubleheaders by beating the Mets‚ 8 – 2‚ behind Fergie Jenkins’ 17th win. Former Cub Don Cardwell wins the nitecap‚ 3 – 0‚ striking out 11.

Alan Foster of Spokane pitches his Pacific Coast League-record second no-hitter of the year. Both no-nos are 1 – 0 games against Seattle.

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Alan Foster of Spokane pitches his Pacific Coast League-record second no-hitter of the year. Both no-nos are 1 – 0 games against Seattle.

Gaylord Perry, in the midst of his franchise record-setting of pitching 40 consecutive inning without allowing a run, extends his scoreless streak when he hurls 16 innings of shutout ball in the Giants’ 1-0 victory over the Reds. Frank Linzy keeps Cincinnati scoreless for the final five frames to get the victory for San Francisco in the 21-inning Crosley Field contest.

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Gaylord Perry, in the midst of his franchise record-setting of pitching 40 consecutive inning without allowing a run, extends his scoreless streak when he hurls 16 innings of shutout ball in the Giants’ 1-0 victory over the Reds. Frank Linzy keeps Cincinnati scoreless for the final five frames to get the victory for San Francisco in the 21-inning Crosley Field contest.