Monthly Archives: June 2010

This Day in 1908

Posted on June 30, 2010 by the guy from that place

Boston Red Sox pitcher Cy Young, 41, becomes the oldest pitcher to throw a no-hitter.  In shutting out New York 8-0, Young walked leadoff hitter Harry Niles, who was then caught stealing, and retired the next 26 men in order.  … Continue reading →

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This Day in 1984

Posted on June 29, 2010 by the guy from that place

Montreal Expo’s Pete Rose plays in the 3,309th of his career, breaking Carl Yastrzemski’s record.  Montreal defeats, ironically the Cincinnati Reds, 7-3.

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This Day in 1962

Posted on June 28, 2010 by the guy from that place

Hall of Fame catcher Mickey Cochrane dies at the age of 59 in Illinois.  Cochrane batted .320 in 13 seasons and played in five World Series.  His career was cut short by a pitch that fractured his skull in 1937.  … Continue reading →

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This Day in 1973

Posted on June 27, 2010 by the guy from that place

David Clyde, the 18 year old bonus baby of the Texas Rangers, makes his Major League debut.  He pitches 5 innings in a 4-3 victory over the Twins.  Clyde allows only one hit, and strikes out 8 defeating Jim Kaat.

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Josh Johnson: More rare than a Perfect Game

Posted on June 27, 2010 by the guy from that place

Baseball is a very old sport, predating iron birds and iron horses.  In what is being hailed by many as the Year of the Pitcher part II, with its’ no-hitters, low ERA’s and Strasburg watch, a feat more rare than … Continue reading →

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This Day in 1916

Posted on June 26, 2010 by the guy from that place

In a home game against the White Sox, the Cleveland Indians use numbers on their uniforms to correspond with information on the scorecards.  The numbers were worn on the sleeves and hard to see.  Outfielder Jack Graney is the first … Continue reading →

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Benton Minks 10 Greatest Hitters of All Time

Posted on June 25, 2010 by the guy from that place

Ted Williams Ty Cobb Babe Ruth Henry Aaron Rogers Hornsby Mickey Mantle Josh Gibson Joe DiMaggio Lou Gehrig Willie Mays Benton Minks is a teacher and avid Red Sox fan who had his book The 100 Greatest Hitters published in … Continue reading →

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This Day in 1999

Posted on June 25, 2010 by the guy from that place

St. Louis Cardinals rookie Jose Jimenez throws the first no-hitter of the season, defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks 1-0.  Jimenez entered the game with a 4-7 record and a 6.79 ERA.  The lone run was scored in the ninth inning and, … Continue reading →

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This Day in 1947

Posted on June 24, 2010 by the guy from that place

Jackie Robinson steals home for the first time against the Pirates in a 4-2 Brooklyn win.

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This Day in 1917

Posted on June 23, 2010 by the guy from that place

Boston Red Sox pitcher Babe Ruth is ejected after walking the Washington Senators leadoff hitter Ray Morgan.  He is relieved by Ernie Shore.  Morgan is caught stealing and Shore retires the next 26 batters in a row in the 4-0 … Continue reading →

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