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On July 1, 1990, Andy Hawkins  of the New York Yankees throws no-hit ball over eight innings against the Chicago White Sox, but still loses the game. The Sox pick up a 4-0 win when Hawkins walks two batters and the Yankees commit three errors in the eighth inning.

On July 1, 1963, the Cincinnati Reds sell second baseman Don Blasingame  to the Washington Senators. The move makes room for a young infielder named Pete Rose, who will hit .273 and score 101 runs in his rookie season. Rose will enjoy a 24-year career and break the all-time record for most hits.

On July 1, 1951, Cleveland Indians ace Bob Feller  hurls the third no-hitter of his career, equaling the number of no-hitters tossed by Larry Corcoran and Cy Young. Feller walks three batters in beating the Detroit Tigers, 2-1.

On July 1, 1945, Hank Greenberg  of the Detroit Tigers makes a dramatic return after serving in World War II. Playing in his first game after a four-year absence, Greenberg hits a home run against Charlie Gassaway of the Philadelphia A’s.

On July 1, 1917, Fred Toney of the Cincinnati Reds pitches complete game victories in both ends of a doubleheader against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Toney fires a pair of three-hitters in winning 4-1 and 5-1. Toney, who hurled a no-hitter earlier in the season, sets a record for fewest hits allowed in a twinbill.

• On This date in Baseball History-Aug. 16 On August 16, 1996, the New York Mets and San Diego Padres become the first major league teams to play a regular season game outside of the United States or Canada. Playing in Monterrey, Mexico, the “hometown” Padres defeat the Mets, 15-10, before 23,699 fans On August 16, 1989,......
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