1902–John McGraw was named manager of the New York Giants, a post he would hold for 30 years.
1909–Ed Summers of the Detroit Tigers allowed only seven hits and pitched all 18 innings of a 0-0 tie with the Washington Senators, the longest scoreless game in American League history.
1920–Babe Ruth broke his own season record of 29 homers with his 30th as the New York Yankees beat the St. Louis Browns, 5-2. Ruth would finish the season with 54.
1941–Joe DiMaggio extended his hitting streak to 56 games with a 3-for-4 day as the New York Yankees beat the Cleveland Indians 10-3.
1948–After 8 1/2 years as Brooklyn Dodger manager, Leo Durocher stunned baseball by taking the helm of the arch-rival Giants in mid-season.
1970–The Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 before 48,846 in the first game at Three Rivers Stadium.
Birthday: Terry Pendleton 34.
