Sparky Anderson Sets Record

July 29, 1908- Rube Waddell fans sixteen of his former teammates as the Browns defeat the A's, 5-4. During the off season, a frustrated Connie Mack traded his talented but free-spirit hurler to St. Louis.

July 29, 1911- At Boston's Huntington Ave Baseball Grounds, Joe Wood of the Red Sox whiffs twelve Browns en route to a 5-0 no-hitter.

July 29, 1911- With nine stolen bases at Robison Field in St. Louis, the Giants establish a franchise record. During the 8-0 rout of the Redbirds, eight different New York players contribute to the record and seven of the nine steals are off Cardinals backstop Jack Bliss.

July 29, 1915- Pirates' third baseman Honus Wagner reaches Robins' (Dodgers) hurler Jeff Pfeffer for a grand slam in the eighth inning helping Pittsburgh beat Brooklyn at Forbes Field, 8-2. The inside-the-park round tripper makes the 41-year old infielder the oldest player ever to hit a home run with the bases full, a record which will last until 1985.

July 29, 1968- Reds' George Culver throws a 6-1 no-hitter against the Phillies at Connie Mack Stadium in Philadelphia.

July 29, 1978- The Yankee Stadium crowd is pleasantly surprised as recently resigned skipper Billy Martin returns to join in on the Old Timers' Day festivities. Much to their delight, the fans are informed ‘Billy the Kid’ will return as skipper in 1980.

July 29, 1983- Due to a dislocated thumb caused by a collision at home plate trying to score in the first game of a doubleheader against the Braves, Padre first baseman Steve Garvey's consecutive game streak ends in the nightcap at 1,207.

July 29,1986- Sparky Anderson, the first skipper to win the World Series in each league, also becomes the first manager to win 600 games in both the National and American Leagues when the Tigers beat the Brewers, 9-5.

July 29, 1996- After a mild heart attack last month, Tommy Lasorda, 68-year old Dodger manager of twenty years, announces his retirement due to his health.

July 29, 2002- The text of the letter signed 40 Hall of Famers and sent to baseball commissioner Bud Selig and union head Donald Fehr urges all sides 'to protect the game we all love and have given so much to, we suggest you agree to a qualified mediator that will allow you to find the common ground necessary to avoid a work stoppage'' is released. The former outstanding players, which includes Reggie Jackson, Willie Mays and Warren Spahn, believe another work stoppage in baseball would be a terrible mistake.

July 29, 2003- In a game against the Rangers, Bill Mueller becomes the first player to hit a grand slams from each side of the plate in the same game. The Red Sox switch-hitting third baseman, not known for his power, was batting eighth in the Boston line-up.

July 29, 2006- With a 19-6 rout of the Yankees at the Stadium, the Devil Rays tie a franchise record for runs scored. Batting last, Tampa Bay third baseman Tomas Perez adds to the barrage with four doubles equaling the major league mark for two-baggers hit in one game.

July 29, 2008- In a 4-1 win over the Marlins at Dolphin Stadium, Mets third baseman David Wright scores in his 13th consecutive game establishing a new franchise record. Teammate Carlos Beltran had set the previous team mark in 2006.