1956 - Joe Adcock becomes the only player to ever hit a home run onto the roof at Ebbets Field. Adcock homered three times in a doubleheader sweep of the Brooklyn Dodgers. He finished his career with 13 home runs at Ebbets Field which was the most by any visiting player.
MLB History
1907 - The Boston Red Sox sign their fourth manager of the season as Deacon McGuire replaces Bob Unglaub.
1916 - The Chicago White Sox pound out 12 hits in eight innings against Babe Ruth to beat the Red Sox 5-0.