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1959-Earl Torgeson, Del Ennis and Jim Landis each hit home runs, Ennis collects 4 RBIs and Torgeson 3 as the Sox, with a 19-hit attack, romp 14-6 in Boston for their sixth straight win. Early Wynn, up 13-2 in the 8th, improves his record to 5-2. Sox are 17-11, in 2d place, 1/2-game behind Cleveland.

CUBS

1969-After Ernie Banks` leadoff home run in the 9th ties the game 2-2, Nate Oliver doubles, Adolfo Phillips is walked intentionally and Willie Smith delivers a pinch single for the winning run in the Cubs` 3-2 victory over San Diego at Wrigley Field. Cubs are 23-11, in NL East lead, 5 games ahead of Pittsburgh.