On December 5, 1957 — The Cards turn down the Phillies’ offer of Richie Ashburn and Harvey Haddix for Ken Boyer, trusting that Boyer will turn into a good third baseman.
Phillies starter Robin Roberts pitches the third one-hitter of his career, and the third one-hitter thrown this season at Candlestick Park when he goes the distance, beating the Giants in their new home, 3-0. Felipe Alou spoils Roberts’ bid for a no-hitter, a feat the Philadelphia right-hander will not accomplish in during his 19-year Hall of Fame career, with a fifth-inning infield hit, a hit third baseman Joe Morgan fields, but cannot throw the ball when he falls down making the play.
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July 21, 1960
