Boston’s Billy Conigliaro connects for a 4th-inning home run off Washington’s Jim Hannan, and in the 7th frame, brother Tony wallops a solo shot off Joe Grzenda. The Red Sox win, 11 – 3, after taking the first game, 7 – 3. The brothers also homered in the same game on July 4th. Billy will end the year with 18 home runs, while Tony will connect for 36. Frank Howard is frustrated with five strikeouts in the first game.

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Boston’s Billy Conigliaro connects for a 4th-inning home run off Washington’s Jim Hannan, and in the 7th frame, brother Tony wallops a solo shot off Joe Grzenda. The Red Sox win, 11 – 3, after taking the first game, 7 – 3. The brothers also homered in the same game on July 4th. Billy will end the year with 18 home runs, while Tony will connect for 36. Frank Howard is frustrated with five strikeouts in the first game.

Roberto Clemente, out of action since September 4th, drives in one run and scores the other in Pittsburgh’s 2 – 1 victory over New York, as the NL East-leading Bucs maintain their 1 1/2-game margin over Chicago. Phil Pepe of the New York Daily News writes: “He had missed 14 games with a strained back, which still bothered him. Clemente forgot the bad back long enough to drive a Gary Gentry pitch off the wall in deepest center, three feet short of going out.” His 410-footer is followed by Willie Stargell’s single to right, scoring Clemente with the Bucs’ other run. Although issuing nine free passes, providing several anxious moments in the process, Pittsburgh will make its two-run margin stand up, limiting the Mets to one run and five hits, although it will take five Pirate pitchers to get it done.

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Roberto Clemente, out of action since September 4th, drives in one run and scores the other in Pittsburgh’s 2 – 1 victory over New York, as the NL East-leading Bucs maintain their 1 1/2-game margin over Chicago. Phil Pepe of the New York Daily News writes: “He had missed 14 games with a strained back, which still bothered him. Clemente forgot the bad back long enough to drive a Gary Gentry pitch off the wall in deepest center, three feet short of going out.” His 410-footer is followed by Willie Stargell’s single to right, scoring Clemente with the Bucs’ other run. Although issuing nine free passes, providing several anxious moments in the process, Pittsburgh will make its two-run margin stand up, limiting the Mets to one run and five hits, although it will take five Pirate pitchers to get it done.

The Giants’ Gaylord Perry retires the first 19 batters and settles for three-hitter in beating the Padres, 3 – 0. It is Perry’s 4th straight shutout.

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The Giants’ Gaylord Perry retires the first 19 batters and settles for three-hitter in beating the Padres, 3 – 0. It is Perry’s 4th straight shutout.

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1969 – Keith Lampard, a native of England, gets his first and last major league homer. It’s a two-run pinch-hit shot in the bottom of the ninth off Wayne Granger to shock the Reds, 3-2. So excited, the Brit almost runs past Jim Wynn on his way around the bases. Wynn had walked for the fourth time of the night. Houston sets an N.L. record for strikeouts with 1,125. Ironically, it’s a knuckleball from Jim Bouton that sets the mark on a squad full of flamethrowers. 

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1969 – Keith Lampard, a native of England, gets his first and last major league homer. It’s a two-run pinch-hit shot in the bottom of the ninth off Wayne Granger to shock the Reds, 3-2. So excited, the Brit almost runs past Jim Wynn on his way around the bases. Wynn had walked for the fourth time of the night. Houston sets an N.L. record for strikeouts with 1,125. Ironically, it’s a knuckleball from Jim Bouton that sets the mark on a squad full of flamethrowers. 

Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees hits his 535th home run to move into third place on the all-time list

Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees hits his 535th home run to move into third place on the all-time list

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  On September 19, 1968, Denny McLain’s 31st win is overshadowed by Mickey Mantle’s 535th homer. McLain allegedly calls C Jim Price out and tells him to inform Mantle he’s throwing the slugger nothing but fastballs. The home run gives Mantle undisputed hold of 3rd place on the all-time home run list. Mantle tips his cap to Denny as he rounds third…

Boston rallies again to beat Detroit, 4 – 2, scoring three runs in the 9th inning. Jose Santiago (10-4) wins for the second time in two days. The loss drops Detroit from 1st place down to 4th.

Boston rallies again to beat Detroit, 4 – 2, scoring three runs in the 9th inning. Jose Santiago (10-4) wins for the second time in two days. The loss drops Detroit from 1st place down to 4th.

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Boston rallies again to beat Detroit, 4 – 2, scoring three runs in the 9th inning. Jose Santiago (10-4) wins for the second time in two days. The loss drops Detroit from 1st place down to 4th. Dave Boswell throws a two-hitter to give the Twins an 8 – 2 win over the Athletics. Joel Horlen wins his 18th game, a 3 – 0 blanking of the Angels, to leave the Sox in 3rd place, a half-game behind the co-leaders, Boston and the Twins.

Wes Westrum (57-94) resigns as manager of the Mets following a 4 – 3 loss to the Dodgers. Coach Salty Parker takes over and will be 4-7 for the rest of the season. Two days later the board of directors announces it will try to obtain Gil Hodges as manager.

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Wes Westrum (57-94) resigns as manager of the Mets following a 4 – 3 loss to the Dodgers. Coach Salty Parker takes over and will be 4-7 for the rest of the season. Two days later the board of directors announces it will try to obtain Gil Hodges as manager.

Dan Topping sells his 10 percent stock interest in the Yankees to CBS and resigns as club president. CBS executive Mike Burke succeeds him.

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Dan Topping sells his 10 percent stock interest in the Yankees to CBS and resigns as club president. CBS executive Mike Burke succeeds him.