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Sandy Koufax breaks strikeout record...
Sandy Koufax breaks strikeout record...
Item # 571298
September 01, 1959
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, September 1, 1959
* Sandy Koufax breaks strikeout record
* Los Angeles Dodgers
This 30= page newspaper has a nice seven column headline on the front page: "Strikes Out 18 Giants to Tie Feller" with photo of Koufax. (see)
Tells of Los Angeles Dodgers star pitcher breaking the National League strikeout record with 18. He also ties the major league record with Bob Feller as well. (at the time)
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: On August 31, 1959, he surpassed his career high with 18 strikeouts, setting the NL record and tying Bob Feller's major league record for strikeouts in one game.
Category: The 20th Century
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