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Colt’s walk off in 10 innings on Craig Wild Pitch Radio Broadcast

September 8, 1962 In Game 2 of a twin bill Houston Colt 45’s walk off in the 10th inning on a wild pitch by Roger Craig. In an inning that would not make Bill James defiles happy, Bob Lills leads off with a bunt, is sacrificed to second, advances to third on a ground ball…

1962 – At Milwaukee, pitcher Chris Short, a career .126 hitter, has four hits against Warren Spahn as the Phillies top the ace lefthander, 4 – 2.

1962 – At Milwaukee, pitcher Chris Short, a career .126 hitter, has four hits against Warren Spahn as the Phillies top the ace lefthander, 4 – 2.

1961 – The Yanks rout the Indians, 9 – 1, as Mickey Mantle hits home run #52, off Gary Bell. The Yanks win for their 9th straight while Detroit loses their 8th in a row to drop 10 games back. The Tigers purchase veteran Vic Wertz from the Red Sox to shore up their offense.

1961 – The Yanks rout the Indians, 9 – 1, as Mickey Mantle hits home run #52, off Gary Bell. The Yanks win for their 9th straight while Detroit loses their 8th in a row to drop 10 games back. The Tigers purchase veteran Vic Wertz from the Red Sox to shore up their offense.

Roberto Clemente of the Pittsburgh Pirates ties a modern day record by collecting three triples in a game

On September 8, 1958, Roberto Clemente of the Pittsburgh Pirates ties a modern day record by collecting three triples in a game against the Cincinnati Reds. Clemente’s outburst helps the Pirates to a 4-1 win. Rookie pitcher Curt Raydon (8-4) collects his only major league hit in the 5th to ignite a 3-run rally. This is also…

In a special meeting of American League owners in Chicago, IL, Washington owner Calvin Griffith succumbs to pressure from other AL owners and that night advises Minneapolis, MN officials that he is staying in Washington, DC.

In a special meeting of American League owners in Chicago, IL, Washington owner Calvin Griffith succumbs to pressure from other AL owners and that night advises Minneapolis, MN officials that he is staying in Washington, DC.

In a special meeting of American League owners in Chicago, IL, Washington owner Calvin Griffith succumbs to pressure from other AL owners and that night advises Minneapolis, MN officials that he is staying in Washington, DC.

Before their departure to play on the West Coast for next season, the Dodgers and Giants face one another for the final time in New York. The Jints beat the Bums at the Polo Grounds, 3-2, to finish the intense 68 year-old storied rivalry with a 656-606 advantage over Brooklyn in the battle between the boroughs.

Before their departure to play on the West Coast for next season, the Dodgers and Giants face one another for the final time in New York. The Jints beat the Bums at the Polo Grounds, 3-2, to finish the intense 68 year-old storied rivalry with a 656-606 advantage over Brooklyn in the battle between the boroughs.

The Dodgers clinch their eighth National League pennant with a 10-2 victory over the Braves at Milwaukee’s County Stadium. Brooklyn’s 17-game lead makes it the earliest date that a team has captured a flag in baseball history.

The Dodgers clinch their eighth National League pennant with a 10-2 victory over the Braves at Milwaukee’s County Stadium. Brooklyn’s 17-game lead makes it the earliest date that a team has captured a flag in baseball history.

The Dodgers clinch their eighth National League pennant with a 10-2 victory over the Braves at Milwaukee’s County Stadium. Brooklyn’s 17-game lead makes it the earliest date that a team has captured a flag in baseball history.

1952 – An umpire ejects Giants P Larry Jansen for throwing a beanball. Giants manager Leo Durocher is also suspended and fined $100. Jansen is fined just $25 because of his “excellent conduct record.” Brooklyn splits the doubleheader, winning the opener, 10 – 2, and losing the nightcap, 3 – 2. The Dodger lead stays at 5 games.

1952 – An umpire ejects Giants P Larry Jansen for throwing a beanball. Giants manager Leo Durocher is also suspended and fined $100. Jansen is fined just $25 because of his “excellent conduct record.” Brooklyn splits the doubleheader, winning the opener, 10 – 2, and losing the nightcap, 3 – 2. The Dodger lead stays at 5 games.

At an Old Timer’s Day at Yankee Stadium, former manager Joe McCarthy is honored. With the game scoreless in the 7th inning, Mickey Mantle belts a Bob Porterfield pitch into the last row of the RF bleachers, some 460 feet away to break the scoreless tie. Ed Lopat shuts out the Senators for 4 – 0 Yankee win.

At an Old Timer’s Day at Yankee Stadium, former manager Joe McCarthy is honored. With the game scoreless in the 7th inning, Mickey Mantle belts a Bob Porterfield pitch into the last row of the RF bleachers, some 460 feet away to break the scoreless tie. Ed Lopat shuts out the Senators for 4 – 0 Yankee win.

At an Old Timer’s Day at Yankee Stadium, former manager Joe McCarthy is honored. With the game scoreless in the 7th inning, Mickey Mantle belts a Bob Porterfield pitch into the last row of the RF bleachers, some 460 feet away to break the scoreless tie. Ed Lopat shuts out the Senators for 4 – 0 Yankee win.