Minor Leagues – Page 7 – Society for American Baseball Research

New York-Penn League baseball (COURTESY OF KURT BLUMENAU)

August 3, 1972: Brewers farmhand Tom Deidel records no-hitter but no win for Newark

Chuck Cottier (TRADING CARD DB)

August 21, 1972: Niagara Falls manager Chuck Cottier attacks umpire in Class A altercation

Carl Fazio and Kip Horsburgh in Elmira Pioneers uniforms

August 28, 1972: Minor-league team owners in Elmira write themselves into lineup

Colburn Park in Newark, New York, circa 2018 (KURT BLUMENAU)

June 28, 1973: Oneonta pitcher Bob Majczan has a Ruthian night to remember

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

Dan Quisenberry (Trading Card Database)

June 22, 1975: Dan Quisenberry’s unique journey begins with complete-game win for Waterloo Royals

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