June 5, 200620 yr Author June 5th 1981 Astro' hurler Nolan Ryan passes Early Wynn as the all-time walk leader [1,777] issuing two walks in a 3-0 win over the Mets. 1982 In a game at Minnesota, Cal Ripken's record streak of 8,243 consecutive innings begins and will last for 904 games
June 6, 200620 yr Author June 6th 1939 Bert and George Bebble and Carl Stotz form the Little League organization in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The three youth teams in the league have uniforms thanks to a $35 donation. 1941 The New York Giants become the first team to wear protective headgear as they don plastic helmets in a game against the Pirates.
June 7, 200620 yr Author June 7th 1983 Steve Carlton of the Phillies strikes out Cardinals' outfielder Lonnie Smith for his 3,522nd career strikeout to pass Nolan Ryan as the all-time strikeout leader. 1989 For the first time in major league history, the same game is played partly outdoors and partly indoors as the Blue Jays beat the Brewers, 4-2 in a contest which features the closing of the SkyDome's retractable roof in the fifth inning due to inclement weather.
June 8, 200620 yr Author June 8th 1965 In the first major league free-agent draft of students and sandlot players, the A's select Rick Monday out of Arizona State University, making the Sun Devil outfielder the first player ever to be drafted. 1968 Don Drysdale's scoreless streak ends at a record 58 2/3 consecutive innings as Phillies' Tony Taylor is driven in by Howie Bedell's sacrifice fly in the fifth inning. It will be Bedell's only RBI for the season.
June 8, 200620 yr [quote name=STRIKE3 1968 Don Drysdale's scoreless streak ends at a record 58 2/3 consecutive innings as Phillies' Tony Taylor is driven in by Howie Bedell's sacrifice fly in the fifth inning. It will be Bedell's only RBI for the season. I realize this is a vague question but... DD's streak appeared to have ended before 58 innings. However, despite what people saw, it did not end. Any idea what I'm talking about?
June 8, 200620 yr Author I realize this is a vague question but... DD's streak appeared to have ended before 58 innings. However, despite what people saw, it did not end. Any idea what I'm talking about? Didn't Drysdale hit a batter, but he was not awarded first base because he didn't attempt to get out of the way or something similar?
June 8, 200620 yr Didn't Drysdale hit a batter, but he was not awarded first base because he didn't attempt to get out of the way or something similar? Wow! From the 'obscure' files, K3 comes up with the clutch answer. That's exactly what happened. You never fail to impress me.
June 8, 200620 yr Author Wow! From the 'obscure' files, K3 comes up with the clutch answer. That's exactly what happened. You never fail to impress me. Thanks, I'm full of useless information and sports related stuff.....
June 8, 200620 yr Thanks, I'm full of useless information and sports related stuff..... No kidding...:lol:
June 8, 200620 yr Thanks my friend....:lol: For the record, when I need USEFUL information...STRIKE3 is the first person I get in touch with and he comes through every time.:thumb:
June 8, 200620 yr June 8th 1965 In the first major league free-agent draft of students and sandlot players, the A's select Rick Monday out of Arizona State University, making the Sun Devil outfielder the first player ever to be drafted. 1968 Don Drysdale's scoreless streak ends at a record 58 2/3 consecutive innings as Phillies' Tony Taylor is driven in by Howie Bedell's sacrifice fly in the fifth inning. It will be Bedell's only RBI for the season. 1985 The Pittsburgh Pirates score 10 runs in the top of the first inning, but eventually lose to the Philadelphia Phillies, 15-11.
June 9, 200620 yr Author June 9th 1914 Honus Wagner becomes the second player in the history of the game to collect 3000 hits when he doubles off Philadelphia's Erskine Mayer. 1963 In the first major league game ever played on a Sunday night, the Colt 45's extend the Giants losing streak to seven games blanking the visiting team, 3-0. Due to the extreme heat during the days of the Texan summer months, baseball grants permission for games to be played in the evening at Colt Stadium. 1990 Dodger switch-hitter Eddie Murray ties Mickey Mantle's major league mark hitting a homer from both sides of the plate for the tenth time in his career.
June 9, 200620 yr June 9th 1914 Honus Wagner becomes the second player in the history of the game to collect 3000 hits when he doubles off Philadelphia's Erskine Mayer. . Erskine Mayer's career ended after the 1919 season with the White Sox. He was so disgusted with the Black Sox scandal that he quit baseball.
June 9, 200620 yr Author Erskine Mayer's career ended after the 1919 season with the White Sox. He was so disgusted with the Black Sox scandal that he quit baseball.Impressive and I learn something new with each post....:thumb:
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