– 1970-With the Cubs down just 2-1 in the last of the 6th inning, center-fielder Jim Hickman and right-fielder Johnny Callison pull the Alphonse-Gaston act on Hector Torres` bases-loaded, 2-out flyball, three runs score and the Astros go on to win 5-2 in Houston. Hickman and Billy Williams each collect a pair of hits, but their teammates can combine for only 3 more off Larry Dierker. Cubs are 43-44, in 3rd place in NL East, 6 games out.
SOX
– 1960-Roy Sievers` 2-run single in the 4th helps Bob Shaw (6-hitter) beat Baltimore 2-1 in Game 1 at Comiskey Park, and Sievers` 2-run homer in the 1st inning of Game 2 starts the Sox and Early Wynn on a 14-2 romp and a sweep for the day. Gene Freese hits 3-run homer, Nellie Fox goes 4 for 4 and Jim Landis 3 for 6 with 2 triples in Game 2. Sievers` hitting streak is at 20, his average at .303. Sox are 46-37, in 3rd place, 2 games out.
