Roberto Clemente
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Pittsburgh’s Roberto Clemente demonstrates his greatness with one of the defensive gems of the century

ByTom

1965 – Pittsburgh’s Roberto Clemente demonstrates his greatness with one of the defensive gems of the century. The Pirates misjudge a bunt from Bob Lillis that rolls casually into shallow left. Clemente dashes in from right field to grab it and throw out Walt Bondat third. His hustle is rewarded when the Bucs rally to overcome Houston, 10-9, in eleven innings.

Don Larsen tosses a five-hitter in the Texas heat to best Warren Spahn It is Larsen’s first complete game in five years.
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Don Larsen tosses a five-hitter in the Texas heat to best Warren Spahn It is Larsen’s first complete game in five years.

ByThis Day in Baseball

1964 – Don Larsen, of World Series no-hit fame, tosses a five-hitter in the Texas heat to best Warren Spahn and the Milwaukee Braves, 7-1. It is Larsen’s first complete game in five years. Bob Aspromonte and Walt Bond launch solo bombs to pace the Colts. Rookie catcher Jerry Grote adds two hits, including a two-run double.