Randy Johnson of the Seattle Mariners struck out 19 Chicago White Sox in the Kingdome, on August 8, 1997. He tied his own record for the most strikeouts in a game by an American League lefty. Seven weeks earlier, also in the Kingdome, Johnson faced the Oakland A's and struck out 19 of them as well. Johnson was undoubtedly more satisfied with his effort against Chicago, because … [Read more...] about Randy Johnson Strikes Out 19 – 2nd Time – August 8, 1997
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Black Sox Banned from Baseball August 3, 1921
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xuKU66YDFE Eight members of the 1919 Chicago White Sox, also known as The Black Sox, were banned from Major League Baseball, for life; on August 3, 1921. Baseball Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis. (He was known as Judge Landis. Prior to becoming Baseball Commissioner, he served 17 years as a Federal judge.) issued this … [Read more...] about Black Sox Banned from Baseball August 3, 1921
Comiskey Park Opens July 1, 1910
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9wYd-hZwdk July 1, 10 was a glorious day for the city of Chicago. It marked the first time a game was played in Charles Comiskey's "baseball palace". When it opened, the stadium was called White Sox Park, but it took on the owner's name and forevermore was known as Comiskey Park. The Tribune's I.E. Sanborne described it as follows "Charles … [Read more...] about Comiskey Park Opens July 1, 1910