#Birmingham Black Barons
Warren Spahn was sent to AAA, with Scott Baker recalled from his rehab assignment. With Billy Southworth still out, the Black Barons also sent utility man Omar Infante down, with Cupid Childs being called up to see if he can help out at 2B.
Eddie Mathews hit 2 homeruns, helping the Black Barons come out of a see-saw game with a 6-4 win over the House of David. Pie Traynor and Hank Aaron also had 2 hits, as Birmingham came from behind twice before taking the lead on Mathews blast in the bottom of the 8th.
#Brooklyn Royal Giants
Dickie Thon was sent to AAA with Dick Lundy‘s return from the DL. This is a bit of a white flag for Brooklyn, as Thon was given every chance to hold down the everyday job, but Germany Smith is better with the glove, and fairly indistinguishable offensively. Dandridge will be the starting SS, with Frank Isbell and Jackie Robinson splitting time at 2B.
Duke Snider went deep twice–his 23rd and 24th of the year–led Brooklyn to an 8-4 win over Houston with Sandy Koufax improving to 4-6 on the season, a surprisingly poor record: Koufax has been excellent or horrible in most of his outings, with little in-between.
#Portland Sea Dogs
Dizzy Trout was recalled from his rehab assignment in favor of Ray Fontenot, who was returned to AAA. Portland was stymied with a need for a starting pitcher, and rather than send Mike Cuellar out fatigued, they sent Jerry Koosman to AAA with Hal Griggs being given yet another chance to do something with the big league club.
#San Francisco Sea Lions
Rick Langford pitched better this trip, but with San Francisco in need of a starting pitcher, he headed back to AAA with James Shields coming back up.