Minor Leagues – Page 7 – Society for American Baseball Research

August 21, 1973: Future reliever Danny Boitano dominant in NY-Penn no-hitter

September 21, 1973: Jim Rice’s homer helps Pawtucket Red Sox to Junior World Series win

Juan Veintidos (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

April 17, 1974: ‘Phantom’ Juan Veintidos throws real shutout for Orlando Twins

Ken Macha (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

May 5, 1974: Zut, alors! Bad ballpark, worse weather lead to crowd of 69 in Quebec City

July 7, 1974: Rookie Greg Diehl throws New York-Penn League’s second perfect game

August 7, 1974: Triple play triumph turns into game-losing error for Batavia Trojans

Rick Bladt (Trading Card Database)

August 8, 1974: Richard Nixon’s resignation is broadcast during Triple-A game in Syracuse

David Clyde (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

May 6, 1975: David Clyde sent down to minors, throws shutout for Pittsfield outside the spotlight

Gary Ross (Trading Card DB)

May 19, 1975: An embarrassment of riches: Triple-A Hawaii Islanders enjoy 15-run inning and perfect game

June 8, 1975: Triple-A Tacoma Twins win two protests, but finally lose game

June 14, 1975: Umpire’s flub overturns a Richmond Braves win

Kent Tekulve (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

June 15, 1975: Kent Tekulve throws a complete game for Charleston

Clint Courtney (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

June 16, 1975: After Richmond manager Clint Courtney’s passing, the game goes on

Tom Norton (Trading Card DB)

June 21, 1975: ‘A no-hitter is a no-hitter’ — even with 11 walks

Dale Berra (Trading Card DB)

August 16, 1975: Yogi Berra drops in to watch son Dale play for Niagara Falls Pirates

September 16, 1975: Evansville becomes final Junior World Series winner

Bill Butler (Trading Card DB)

May 7, 1976: Tacoma beats Hawaii with forfeit over footwear

Daniel Monzon (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, July 14, 1976)

July 10, 1976: Teenage third baseman Daniel Monzon shines in minors before his tragic death

Jack Cassini (TRADING CARD DB)

August 18, 1976: Elmira, Batavia combine for 24 hits, 25 walks, 29 runs — and a forfeit

Larry Andersen (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

September 4, 1976: Williamsport’s Double-A one-year wonders go out with a bang

Ed Romero (TRADING CARD DB)

April 15, 1977: After 64 years, Holyoke gets a rough welcome back to the minors

Jesse Barfield (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

June 21, 1977: Blue Jays bring baseball back to Utica with Opening Day win

1977 Columbus Clippers program, autographed by Clippers manager Frank Verdi and infielder Roy Staiger (Courtesy of Tom Hufford)

June 25, 1977: Relievers preserve Columbus Clippers’ 5-4 victory over Tidewater Tides

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June 13, 1978: Joe Blyleven steps out of brother Bert’s shadow with Class A shutout