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1918 At the Polo Grounds, the Giants beat the Robins, 1-0, on an unearned run in the bottom of the ninth in a contest that takes fifty-six minutes to complete. Pete Compton's base hit off Jack Coombs plates Larry Doyle, who had singled to lead off the frame and moved to third on Ollie O'Mara's errant throw on a sacrifice bunt.
1952 Former nine-time All-Star infielder 40-year-old Arky Vaughn drowns trying to save his friend, who could not swim when an unexpected storm capsized his fishing boat in a volcanic lake near his home in Eagleville (CA). The former shortstop and third baseman, who compiled a .318 batting average and a .406 on-base percentage playing with the Pirates and Dodgers, will be inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1985.
1966 In his final decision facing the Mets, Sandy Koufax lasts only two innings, losing to Bob Friend at Shea Stadium, 10-4. The Dodgers Hall of Fame southpaw has compiled a 17-2 record against the lowly expansion team since its inception in 1962.
2000 Earning his 1,600th victory, Braves manager Bobby Cox passes former Dodger skipper Tommy Lasorda for managerial career victories. Atlanta's 5-2 win over the Reds puts the skipper 14th on the all-time list.

(Ed. Note: In 2010, the likable skipper will retire fourth on the all-time managerial list for victories, behind Connie Mack, Tony LaRussa, and John McGraw, after compiling a 2504-2001 (.556) record during his 29 years in the dugout. - LP)

2015 The NL's eventual 2015 Cy Young Award recipient Jake Arrieta, needing just 116 pitches, beats Los Angeles, 2-0, tossing the 12th no-hitter thrown at the Chavez Ravine ballpark and the 14th no-no in Cubs history. The contest marks the second time in ten games the Dodgers have been unable to get a hit after being held hitless by Astros right-hander Mike Fiers on August 21st.


5 Fact(s) Found