The White Sox sweep a doubleheader at Yankee Stadium, 1 – 0 and 14 – 2, prompting Yankees owner George Steinbrenner to fire manager Gene Michael and replace him with pitching coach Clyde King. King is the Yankees’ third manager this season.

On August 3, 1982 — The White Sox sweep a doubleheader at Yankee Stadium, 1 – 0 and 14 – 2, prompting Yankees owner George Steinbrenner to fire manager Gene Michael and replace him with pitching coach Clyde King. King is the Yankees’ third manager this season.

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