September 2, 2021

1,600 years ago
421

Died on this date
Constantius III. Emperor of the Western Roman Empire, 421. Constantius III was a susccessful general under Emperor Honorius, and in 411 suppressed a revolt by Constantine III, a general who declared himself Emperor. Constantinus persuaded Constantine to surrender and promised him a safe retirement, but betrayed him and had him beheaded. Constantinus led successful campaigns against barbarian forces and recovered much of Hispania and Gaul for the Western Roman Empire. He was made co-Emperor with Honorius on February 8, but died just seven months later.

460 years ago
1561

Britannica
Mary, Queen of Scots entered Edinburgh, receiving a spectacular civic celebration, marred by religious controversy.

125 years ago
1896

Born on this date
Amanda Randolph. U.S. musician and actress. Miss Randolph was a jazz pianist, singer, and composer from the 1910s through the early '30s, but was best known for her work in radio and television, appearing in numerous programs. She became the first Negress to star in a regularly-scheduled program on American network television when the comedy series The Laytons aired on the Dumont network (August-October 1948), and was the first Negress to have her own show on daytime television when she hosted the weekday musical program Amanda (1948-1949). Miss Randolph played Sapphire's mother Ramona Smith in the radio (1951-1954) and television (1951-1953) comedy series Amos 'n' Andy, and starred as the title character in the radio comedy series Beulah (1953-1954). She died of a stroke on August 24, 1967, nine days before her 71st birthday.

120 years ago
1901

Born on this date
Adolph Rupp. U.S. basketball player and coach. Mr. Rupp was a reserve with the University of Kansas Jayhawks from 1920-23, playing on national championship teams in his last two seasons. He was best known for coaching the University of Kentucky Wildcats from 1930-72, compiling a record of 876-190, winning 27 Southeast Conference championships and National Collegiate Athletic Association championships in 1948, 1949, 1951, and 1958. He was an innovator with the fast break and set offense, and was named national Coach of the Year five times. While coaching at Freeport High School in Freeport Illinois from 1926-30, Mr. Rupp had William "Mose" Mosely, the school's first Negro player, as one of his starters, but he was criticized in his later years at Kentucky for not having any Negro players. It wasn't until 1970 that the Wildcats had a Negro player; by that time, it was believed by some that Mr. Rupp was going senile, and the assistant coaches were doing most of the coaching. Mr. Rupp compiled a record of 876-190 at Kentucky; the 876 wins were the NCAA record until broken by Dean Smith in 1997, and his winning percentage of .822 is second to Clair Bee's .824. Mr. Rupp was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1969 and the College Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006. He died of spinal cancer on December 10, 1977 at the age of 76.

Diplomacy
U.S. Vice President Theodore Roosevelt, speaking at the Minnesota State Fair in Falcon Heights, delivered his speech in which he advocated a foreign policy of "speak softly and carry a big stick."

90 years ago
1931

On the radio
15 Minutes with Bing Crosby, on CBS

This was the first broadcast of the program, which in its first six months ran on six nights a week.

80 years ago
1941

Died on this date
Lloyd Seay, 21. U.S. auto racing driver. Mr. Seay, a native of Georgia, was a pioneering stock car driver. He was shot to death by his cousin Woodrow Anderson in a dispute over a moonshine operation that they were involved in.

War
German forces claimed to have advanced to within 20 miles of Leningrad. U.K. Royal Air Force bombers carried out one of their heaviest attacks in several months on Berlin.

Diplomacy
The New York Herald Tribune reported that Japanese Prime Minister Prince Fumimaro Konoye had invited U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt to confer with him aboard a Japanese warship in the Pacific on the subject of improving relations between the countries.

Economics and finance
McGill University Principal Cyril James established the Dominion Government's Advisory Committee on Reconstruction (James Committee), which ran until the fall of 1943.

75 years ago
1946

Hit parade
U.S.A. Top 10 (Cash Box)
1 To Each His Own--Eddy Howard and his Orchestra with Eddy Howard and Trio (4th week at #1)
--Freddy Martin and his Orchestra with Stuart Wade
--Tony Martin
--The Modernaires with Paula Kelly
--The Ink Spots
2 Surrender--Perry Como
--Woody Herman and his Orchestra
3 Five Minutes More--Frank Sinatra
--The Three Suns
--Tex Beneke and the Glenn Miller Orchestra
4 Doin' What Comes Natur'lly--Dinah Shore and Spade Cooley and his Orchestra
--Freddy Martin and his Orchestra
--Jimmy Dorsey and his Orchestra
5 They Say it's Wonderful--Perry Como
--Frank Sinatra
6 The Gypsy--The Ink Spots
--Dinah Shore
--Sammy Kaye and his "Swing and Sway" Orchestra
7 The House of Blue Lights--Freddie Slack and his Orchestra
--The Andrews Sisters and Eddie Heywood and his Orchestra
8 Prisoner of Love--Perry Como
--The Ink Spots
9 I Don't Know Enough About You--The Mills Brothers
--Peggy Lee
10 Blue Skies--Count Basie and his Orchestra
--Benny Goodman and his Orchestra

Singles entering the chart were the version of Five Minutes More by Tex Beneke and the Glenn Miller Orchestra; This is Always, with versions by Harry James and his Orchestra; and Jo Stafford (#19); Choo Choo Ch' Boogie by Louis Jordan and his Tympany Five (#21); I've Never Forgotten by Bob Crosby and his Orchestra (#29); Rika Jika Jack by Stan Kenton and his Orchestra (#32); and Why Does it Get So Late So Early?, with versions by Harry James and his Orchestra; and Dick Haymes and Helen Forrest (#33).

On the radio
The Casebook of Gregory Hood, starring Gale Gordon and Howard McNear, on MBS
Tonight`s episode: Murder on the Archery Range

Died on this date
George Barringer, 40. U.S. auto racing driver. George Robson, 37. U.K.-born U.S. auto racing driver. Mr. Barringer competed on the American Automobile Association championship circuit, and participated in six Indianapolis 500s from 1934-1946. Mr. Robson was born in England before moving to Ontario and eventually settling in Indiana. He participated in three Indianapolis 500s, winning in 1946. The two men were killed when their cars collided near the end of the Atlanta 100.



War
The United Kingdom filed an $11.2-billion reparations claim against Italy at the Paris Peace Conference, reportedly hoping the move would force a study of Italy's ability to pay.

The Philippine government began a drive against Hukbalahap guerrillas in central Luzon who had failed to surrender their arms by September 1.

Diplomacy
Praising the Argentine Congress's ratification by of the Act of Chapultepec and the United Nations Charter, Argentine President Juan Peron told diplomats that misuderstandings between Argentina and other Western Hemisphere nations were now at an end.

Defense
The Panamanian National Assembly passed a resolution calling for the United States to relinquish immediately the 131 defense bases in Panama granted during World War II.

Politics and government
The Interim Government of India was formed, headed by Jawaharlal Nehru as Vice President, with the powers of a Prime Minister. The Executive Council was composed of both Hindus and Muslims.

Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers in Japan General Douglas MacArthur warned that the customary regimentation of the Japanese people may make them "easy prey" for Communism. Middle-level U.S. State Department officials in Washington criticized Gen. MacArthur's statement as "unwarranted."

Aviation
Alvin Johnston won the Thompson Trophy Race in Cleveland, averaging 373.908 miles per hour over the 300-mile distance in a Bell Airacobra.

Literature
The U.S.S.R. newspaper Pravda announced that the Soviet Communist Party had ordered Ukrainian authors to stop trying to spread Ukrainian nationalism.

Agriculture
A world food survey showed a continued gap of eight million tons between world food needs and supplies.

Economics and finance
The U.S. Office of Price Administration authorized price increases of 10% on wool fabrics.

Auto racing
George Connor won the Atlanta 100 on a dirt track at Lakewood Speedway, with Steve Truchan finishing second and Emil Andres third in the 11-car field. The race was marred by the fatal crash that killed George Robson and George Barringer.

Football
CRU
IRFU-ORFU
Pre-season
Toronto Argonauts 17 Toronto Balmy Beach 7
Ottawa Rough Riders 27 Ottawa Trojans 10

70 years ago
1951

On the radio
Mr. Moto, starring James Monks, on NBC
Tonight's episode: The Three Numbers

Literature
The New York Times listed The Caine Mutiny by Herman Wouk as the best-selling fiction book and Kon-Tiki by Thor Heyerdahl as the best-selling non-fiction book.

War
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Yoshida arrived in San Francisco for the treaty-signing conference, and conferred with U.S. Secretary of State Dean Acheson on a proposed U.S.-Japan security pact.

The Korean War's longest jet dogfight to date took place over Sinuiju when 21 U.S. F-86 Sabres duelled 40 Chinese MiG-15s for half an hour.

Diplomacy
Spain established diplomatic relations with Pakistan.

Egyptian Foreign Minister Salah el-Din said that Egypt would not lift its Suez Canal blockade unless Israel obeyed previous United Nations resolutions on the partition of Palestine, repatriation of Arab refugees from Israeli territory, and internationalization of Jerusalem.

Law
U.S. Representative Roy Woodruff (Republican--Michigan) demanded the resignation of U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice William O. Douglas, claiming that Justice Douglas had given "aid and comfort" to America's enemies through Supreme Court opinions praised by Communists and criticism of the war in Korea.

60 years ago
1961

Hit parade
#1 single in Australia (Kent Music Report): I'm Gonna Knock on Your Door--Eddie Hodges (5th week at #1)

#1 single in Italy: Legata a un granello di sabbia--Nico Fidenco (10th week at #1)

#1 single in West Germany (Media Control): La Paloma--Freddy Quinn

#1 single in the Netherlands (Dutch Top 40): Hello Mary Lou--Ricky Nelson (5th week at #1)

#1 single in the U.K. (Record Mirror): Johnny Remember Me--John Leyton (2nd week at #1)

U.S.A. Top 10 (Cash Box)
1 Michael--The Highwaymen (3rd week at #1)
2 School is Out--U.S. Bonds
3 Take Good Care of My Baby--Bobby Vee
4 Wooden Heart--Joe Dowell
5 Hurt--Timi Yuro
6 Tossin' and Turnin'--Bobby Lewis
7 Last Night--Mar-Keys
8 The Mountain's High--Dick and Deedee
9 Pretty Little Angel Eyes--Curtis Lee
10 Don't Bet Money Honey--Linda Scott

Singles entering the chart were Frankie and Johnny by Brook Benton (#62); You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby by Bobby Darin (#71); Look in My Eyes by the Chantels (#75); He's the Great Imposter by the Fleetwoods (#78); Ya Ya by Lee Dorsey (#84); I Love How You Love Me by the Paris Sisters (#90); Stick Shift by the Duals (#92); I Can't Take It by Mary Ann Fisher (#93); One Track Mind by Bobby Lewis (#94); Music, Music, Music by the Sensations (#95); Foot Stomping - Part 1 by the Flares (#98); Sad Movies (Make Me Cry) by Sue Thompson (#100); Roll Over, Beethoven by the Velaires (also #100); and Hello Fool by Ralph Emery (#100).

Vancouver's Top 10 (CFUN)
1 (Marie's the Name) His Latest Flame/Little Sister--Elvis Presley
2 Crying--Roy Orbison
3 You Mostest Girl--Bob Lee
4 Take Good Care of My Baby--Bobby Vee
5 Black Land Farmer--Wink Martindale
6 This Time--Troy Shondell
7 The Mountain's High--Dick and Deedee
8 Cutie Pie/Without You--Johnny Tillotson
9 Mexico--Bob Moore and his Orchestra
10 You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby--Bobby Darin

Records entering the chart were Candy Man by Roy Orbison (#30); F.B.I. by the Shadows (#39); Back to the Top by Danny and the Juniors (#42); Pocketful of Rainbows by Deane Hawley (#44); Miss Marcy by Johnny Horton (#47); Scratchin' by the Fleas (#49); and Sweets for My Sweet by the Drifters (#50).

Vancouver's Top 10 (CKWX)
1 (Marie's the Name) His Latest Flame/Little Sister--Elvis Presley
2 Black Land Farmer--Wink Martindale
3 Take Good Care of My Baby--Bobby Vee
4 Crying--Roy Orbison
5 Mexico--Bob Moore and his Orchestra
6 Without You/Cutie Pie--Johnny Tillotson
7 Rockin' Band--Del Erickson
8 Cinderella/Kissin' on the Phone--Paul Anka
9 Every Breath I Take--Gene Pitney
10 You Mostest Girl--Bob Lee

Singles entering the chart were You're the Reason by Bobby Edwards (#31); My Blue Heaven by Duane Eddy and the Rebels (#33); Pocketful of Rainbows by Deane Hawley (#35); Milord by Jorgen Ingmann and his Guitar (#36); Strange Desire by Jack Scott (#37); Sweet Sorrow by Conway Twitty (#38); and Rainbow by Tommy Sands (#40).

Baseball
The Milwaukee Braves scored 3 runs in the bottom of the 1st inning to provide the necessary scoring as they shut out the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-0 before 17,345 fans at County Stadium in Milwaukee, with Warren Spahn (17-12) pitching a 7-hitter to outduel Sandy Koufax (15-10). After the game, the Braves fired manager Chuck Dressen and replaced him with Birdie Tebbetts. The Braves were in third place in the National League at 71-58-1, 7 games behind the league-leading Cincinnati Reds.

Vada Pinson, Jerry Lynch, and Gene Freese hit home runs to help the Cincinnati Reds defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-4 before 4,147 fans at Connie Mack Stadium in Philadelphia to move 3½ games ahead of the second-place Dodgers. Joey Jay (19-8) allowed 9 hits in 8.2 innings to win over John Buzhardt (5-15).

Roger Maris drove in 3 runs with his 52nd and 53rd home runs of the season to help the New York Yankees defeat the Detroit Tigers 7-2 before 50,261 fans at Yankee Stadium to move 3½ games ahead of the second-place Tigers in the American League. Rocky Colavito hit his 40th homer of the season to provide the scoring for Detroit in the 1st inning against Ralph Terry (12-2), who won over Frank Lary (19-8).

The Chicago White Sox scored 5 runs in the 1st inning and 3 in the second to take an 8-0 lead as they held on to beat the Washington Senators 12-7 before 2,889 fans at Griffith Stadium in Washington. Don Larsen (6-1) allowed7 hits and 5 runs--4 earned--in 6+ innings to get the win over Tom Cheney (1-2), while batting 3 for 4 with a run batted in. Carl Bouldin, the third of six Washington pitchers, allowed 2 hits and 1 run--earned--in 2 innings, walking 1 batter and striking out 1, making 1 putout in his major league debut. He was relieved by Ray Heiser, who allowed 3 hits and 2 runs--both earned--in 2.1 innings, walking 4 batters and striking out none, making 1 putout and batting 0 for 1 in his major league debut. Mike Garcia, the final Washington pitcher, allowed 2 hits and 1 run--unearned--in 1 inning, striking out 1 batter and walking none in the 428th and last game of his 14-year major league career.

50 years ago
1971

Hit parade
#1 single in France (IFOP): The Fool--Gilbert Montagné

#1 single in Ireland (IRMA): Never Ending Song of Love--The New Seekers (2nd week at #1)

Baseball
Sonny Siebert (15-9) pitched a 3-hitter and drove in all the runs with his 5th and 6th home runs of the season to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 3-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles before 19,676 fans at Fenway Park in Boston. Losing pitcher Pat Dobson (17-7) allowed 6 hits and 3 earned runs in 7 innings.

The New York Yankees scored 4 runs in the bottom of the 1st inning and 7 in the 2nd as they coasted to an 11-1 rout of the Washington Senators before 7,461 fans at Yankee Stadium. Stan Bahnsen (11-10) pitched a 4-hitter to win over Jim Shellenback (3-10), who failed to retire a batter allowing 2 hits, 2 bases on balls, and 4 earned runs.

Jose Cardenal was hit by a pitch to lead off the bottom of the 2nd inning and eventually scored from third base when Tommy Matchick grounded into a force play for the only run of the game as the Milwaukee Brewers edged the Kansas City Royals 1-0 before 5,385 fans at County Stadium in Milwaukee. Marty Pattin (12-14) pitched a 5-hitter to win the pitchers' duel over Mike Hedlund (12-7), who allowed just 1 hit--a single by Ron Theobald with 2 out in the 3rd--in 7 innings.

Ernie McAnally batted 2 for 3 and hit a 3-run home run--his only major league homer--to climax a 6-run 6th inning for the Montreal Expos as they beat the Chicago Cubs 9-5 before 9,402 fans at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Mr. McAnally (8-9) alowed 8 hits and 4 runs--all earned--in 5.1 innings, and was credited with the win over Juan Pizarro (5-4).

An error by left fielder Larry Hisle led to a pair of unearned runs that broke a 1-1 tie in the top of the 8th inning as the New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 before 17,110 fans at Veterans Stadium in Phialdelphia. Gary Gentry (11-9) pitched a 6-hitter to win the pitchers' duel over Rick Wise (14-11), who pitched a 7-hitter.

Cesar Cedeno's inside-the-park grand slam with 2 out in the bottom of the 5th inning enabled the Houston Astros to overcome a 3-2 deficit and go on to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-3 before 7,508 fans at the Astrodome. Mr. Cedeno batted 3 for 4 with a double and 3 runs. Don Wilson (13-8) pitched a 9-hit complete game to get the win over Claude Osteen (12-10).

40 years ago
1981

Hit parade
Vancouver's Top 10 (CKLG)
1 Queen of Hearts--Juice Newton (2nd week at #1)
2 For Your Eyes Only--Sheena Easton
3 Hold on Tight--Electric Light Orchestra
4 Stop Draggin' My Heart Around--Stevie Nicks (with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers)
5 Theme from "Greatest American Hero" (Believe it or Not)--Joey Scarbury
6 In the Mood--Wildroot Orchestra
7 Thirsty Ears--Powder Blues
8 Slow Hand--Pointer Sisters
9 Endless Love--Diana Ross and Lionel Richie
10 The Voice--The Moody Blues

Singles entering the chart were The Voice; That Old Song by Ray Parker, Jr. & Raydio (#18); The Beach Boys Medley by the Beach Boys (#19); and In Your Letter by REO Speedwagon (#20).

30 years ago
1991

Hit parade
#1 single in Japan (Oricon Singles Chart): Say Yes--Chage and Aska (5th week at #1)

#1 single in Finland (Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland): You Could Be Mine--Guns N' Roses (3rd week at #1)

#1 single in Germany (Media Control): Bacardi Feeling (Summer Dreamin')--Kate Yanai (3rd week at #1)

Died on this date
Alfonso García Robles, 80. Mexican diplomat and politician. Mr. García Robles held various diplomatic posts, and served as Mexico's Foreign Minister from 1975-1976. He and Alva Myrdal shared the 1982 Nobel Peace Prize "[for] their magnificent work in the disarmament negotiations of the United Nations, where they have both played crucial roles and won international recognition."

Tennis
Jimmy Connors celebrated his 39th birthday with a five-set victory over Aaron Krickstein in the quarter-finals of the U.S. Open men's singles in a match that took 4 hours and 42 minutes.



Football
CFL
Toronto (6-3) 24 @ Hamilton (1-8) 48

Mike Kerrigan completed 29 of 40 passes for 383 yards and 3 touchdowns to lead the Tiger-Cats to their upset win over the Argonauts before 18,461 fans at Ivor Wynne Stadium. It was the only CFL game for Toronto running back Paul Palmer, who recorded 2 carries for 6 yards and 1 kickoff return for 60.



Edmonton (5-4) 36 @ Calgary (7-2) 48

The Stampeders were leading the Eskimos 41-15 at McMahon Stadium before Edmonton quarterback Tracy Ham rallied the Eskimos to three straight touchdowns. Just when it looked as though the Eskimos would complete the comeback, Mr. Ham fumbled, and the Stampeders recovered and produced a late touchdown to clinch the victory before 32,511 fans.



25 years ago
1996

Hit parade
#1 single in Spain (PROMUSICAE): Spinning the Wheel--George Michael (3rd week at #1)

#1 single in Norway (VG-lista): Wannabe--Spice Girls (2nd week at #1)

#1 single in Germany (Media Control): Killing Me Softly--The Fugees (9th week at #1)

Canada's Top 10 (RPM)
1 Change the World--Eric Clapton (5th week at #1)
2 Key West Intermezzo (I Saw You First)--John Mellencamp
3 Free to Decide--The Cranberries
4 You Learn--Alanis Morissette
5 Jerk--Kim Stockwood
6 Tucker's Town--Hootie & the Blowfish
7 Who Will Save Your Soul--Jewel
8 Until it Sleeps--Metallica
9 The Good in Everyone--Sloan
10 6th Avenue Heartache--The Wallflowers

Singles entering the chart were If it Makes You Happy by Sheryl Crow (#78); New Beginning by Tracy Chapman (#80); Test for Echo by Hush (#87); As Long as it Matters by Gin Blossoms (#93); Head Over Feet by Alanis Morissette (#94); Liquid by Jars of Clay (#97); and Wrapped Around Your Finger by Dan Hill (#98).

Music
This blogger was in attendance with enjoyable female company as the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra's Symphony Under the Sky series concluded at Hawrelak Park.

Football
CFL
Toronto (9-1) 38 @ Hamilton (4-6) 7

The Adrion Smith's 71-yard interception return for a touchdown contributed to a 25-point 3rd quarter for the Argonauts as they routed the Tiger-Cats before 27,527 fans at Ivor Wynne Stadium. It was the only CFL game for Hamilton kicker Marc Crombeen, who kicked off twice for a total of 125 yards.



Edmonton (6-4) 13 @ Calgary (9-1) 31

The Stampeders trailed 13-7 in the 3rd quarter, but rallied for 24 straight points to beat the Eskimos before 35,314 fans at McMahon Stadium. Edmonton quarterback Danny McManus had a terrible game and failed to produce a touchdown. Defensive back Kavis Reed returned an inerception for the only Edmonton touchdown in the 2nd quarter, and the Edmonton defense kept the team ahead until Calgary quarterback Jeff Garcia finally achieved success, rushing for one touchdown and passing for another.



20 years ago
2001

Died on this date
Christiaan Barnard, 78. S.A. physician. Dr. Barnard was a surgeon who developed a remedy for the infant defect of intestinal atresia in the 1950s, but eventually turned to the new field of organ transplants, and became famous for performing the world's first heart transplant in 1967. Dr. Barnard retired from surgery in 1983 because of arthritis in his hands, and spent his later years in anti-aging research. He died of an asthma attack while on vacation in Italy.

Troy Donahue, 65. U.S. actor. Mr. Donahue, born Merle Johnson, appeared in minor roles in movies and television programs in the 1950s before becoming a heartthrob as a result of co-starring in the movie A Summer Place (1959) and the television series Surfside 6 (1960-1962) and Hawaiian Eye (1962-1963). Heavy drinking and drug use destroyed his life and career before he sobered up in 1982. Mr. Donahue appeared in television programs and low-budget movies until his death, three days after suffering a heart attack.

Football
CFL
Winnipeg (7-2) 20 @ Saskatchewan (3-6) 18

Baseball
Mike Mussina (14-11) of the New York Yankees was one strike away from a perfect game when Carl Everett of the Boston Red Sox hit a 1-2 pitch for a single with 2 out in the bottom of the 9th inning before 33,734 fans at Fenway Park in Boston. The Yankees won 1-0, with Enrique Wilson doubling in the only run in the top of the 9th. David Cone (8-4), who had previously pitched a perfect game for the Yankees, was the losing pitcher, allowing 6 hits and 1 unearned run in 8.1 innings.

Bret Boone led off the 7th inning with a home run against Rick Bauer for the game's only run as the Seattle Mariners edged the Baltimore Orioles 1-0 before 45,359 fans at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Joel Pineiro (4-1) allowed 4 hits in 7 innings to get the win over Mr. Bauer (0-1), who allowed 3 hits in 6.1 innings, walking 2 batters and striking out 1 in his first major league game. Willie Harris also made his major league debut with the Orioles, playing center field and batting leadoff for the first 8 innings, batting 0 for 2 with a sacrifice, making 1 putout.

The Chicago White Sox allowed 6 runs in the top of the 2nd inning, but came back with 8 in the bottom of the 2nd, 5 in the 3rd, and 6 in the 7th as they outslugged the Cleveland Indians 19-10 before 25,680 fans at Comiskey Park in Chicago. Magglio Ordonez, Paul Konerko, and Jose Canseco, the heart of the Chicago lineup, batted a collective 8 for 16 with 2 bases on balls, 2 home runs, 2 doubles, 7 runs, and 12 runs batted in. Josh Fogg, the fifth and last Chicago pitcher, allowed 1 hit in 1.1 scoreless innings, striking out 4 batters and walking none in his major league debut.

Pinch hitter Denny Hocking led off the bottom of the 9th inning with a home run to give the Minnesota Twins a 5-4 win over the Anaheim Angels before 17,352 fans at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis. The Angels had tied the score with 4 runs in the top of the 9th. Bart Miadich, the third of four Anaheim pitchers, pitched a perfect 8th inning with 1 strikeout in his major league debut.

Philadelphia Phillies' second baseman Marlon Anderson led off the bottom of the 7th inning with a home run to tie the score 2-2, but he kicked a ground ball by Geoff Blum into center field in the 9th inning, contributing to 3 unearned runs as the Montreal Expos scored 4 runs and beat the Phillies 6-2 before 20,871 fans at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia. Javier Vasquez (15-11) allowed 5 hits and 2 earned runs in 8 innings to get the win.

Jose Vizcaino led off the 3rd inning with a double, advanced to third base on a sacrifice bunt by Julio Lugo, and scored on a single by Jeff Bagwell for the game's only run s the Houston Astros edged the Milwaukee Brewers 1-0 before 38,140 fans at Miller Park in Milwaukee. Wade Miller (15-7) allowed 6 hits in 8 innings, striking out 10 batters and walking just 1, to win the pitchers' duel over Mac Suzuki (3-5), who allowed 6 hits and had 7 strikeouts in 7 innings.

Ryan Klesko led off the bottom of the 13th inning with a home run to give the San Diego Padres a 1-0 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks before 23,475 fans at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego. Randy Johnson started on the mound for Arizona and allowed just 2 hits in 7.1 innings, striking out 14 batters.

10 years ago
2011

Died on this date
Felipe Camiroaga Fernandez, 44. Chilean television host and actor. Mr. Camiroaga acted in several television programs, movies, and plays, but was best known for hosting various television programs, most notably the morning talk show Buenos Días a Todos (1992, 2005-2011) and the late-night talk show Animal Nocturno (2006-2011). He was on assignment for Buenos Días a Todos when he was among those aboard a Chilean Air Force plane when it crashed as it was attempting to land on Robinson Crusoe Island.

Roberto Bruce Pruzzo, 32. Chilean journalist. Mr. Bruce was a reporter and occasional substitute host for the television program Buenos Días a Todos. He was killed in the same plane crash that took the life of Felipe Camiroaga.

Disasters
A CASA C-212 Aviocar military transport of the Chilean Air Force, en route from Santiago to Robinson Crusoe Island in the Juan Fernلndez Archipelago, crashed into the sea while manoeuvring to land, killing all 21 people aboard, including Felipe Camiroaga and Roberto Bruce.

Football
CFL
British Columbia (3-6) 29 @ Toronto (2-7) 16