Warren Spahn pitches a no-hitter, beating the Phillies at County Stadium, 4-0. The 39 year-old southpaw sets an all-time Braves record with 15 strikeouts en route to his 20th victory of the season, marking the tenth time he has reached the plateau.
Yankee killer Frank Lary is the third pitcher to beat them seven times in the same season, as the Tiger star defeats them, 4 – 2. Ed Walsh (9-1 in 1908) and Ed Cicotte (7-1 in 1916) were the others.
The Pirates keep their slim pennant hopes alive as they win a suspended game from the Cards, 2 – 1, then take the regular game, 3 – 1, behind Ron Kline. In the opener, young George Witt (9-2) picks up where he left off when the game was suspended six weeks ago, winning his 8th straight game. For Witt, plagued with arm troubles all year, it is his last appearance of the year, as he leaves on the 24th to finish his senior year at Long Beach State. Witt’s 1.61 ERA in 106 innings is the National League’s best. Alas, he’ll go 0-7 next season with a 6.96 ERA.
1957 – The Los Angeles City Council approves a 300-acre site in Chavez Ravine for a ballpark for the Dodgers if the club will finance a public recreation area.
1955 – Slugger Mickey Mantle pulls a hamstring running out a bunt. He will make just two pinch-hit appearances in September, and he will go to bat in the World Series just 10 times.
In the eighth inning of the A’s 13-7 victory over Chicago, Kansas City infielder Alex George makes his major league debut at Municipal Stadium. The 16 year-old shortstop handles two chances cleanly and strikes out in his only at bat in the game.
Pacific Coast League’s Sacramento manager, former major league All-Star second baseman Joe Gordon, pinch hits homers in both ends of a doubleheader. The first one, a grand slam, wins the game, 4-1.
In Chicago, the Dodgers beat up on the Cubs, winning, 6 – 1, behind rookie Clem Labine. Rookie Bob Kelly takes the loss, allowing six hits, including Gil Hodges’ 38th homer.
The visiting – and rampaging – Giants sweep the Pirates, 7 – 1 and 6 – 4. Larry Jansen wins his 19th and Sal Maglie collects his 23rd. It is Maglie’s 11th straight win over the Bucs. The Giants collect 29 hits in the two games, including 6 by Al Dark, in handing losses to Howie Pollet and reliever Murry Dickson. The Dodgers’ lead of 4 1/2 is their slimmest since July 4th.
At Yankee Stadium, Joe DiMaggio’s long triple off Bob Feller scores two runs in the 5th and Allie Reynolds holds on for a 5 – 1 New York win. The Yanks take over first place for good by a margin of .003 points over Cleveland.
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