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Today in Phillies History for July 3rd

Phillies' All-time Record for Today:

45 wins, 47 losses, and 0 ties (for a winning percentage of 48.9 percent)


It Happened Today in:

1935: With New York runners on first and second, center fielder Ethan Allen dropped a fly ball intentionally then started a double play that nabbed both runners. The Phillies won the game, 4-3.
1956: Pittsburgh second-baseman Johnny O'Brien is called on to pitch. He doesn't allow the Phils to score in his 2-2/3 innings of work, and picks up the win.
1965: 1B Frank Thomas swings hit bat at OF Dick Allen during an argument. Thomas, who hit a pinch homer to tie the game in the eighth inning, is released following the 10-8 loss to the Reds.
1984: The biggest regular-season crowd in Veterans Stadium history (63,816) watches the Phillies lose a 6-5 decision to the Reds.
1996: Mets rookie outfielder Alex Ochoa goes 5-for-5 and hits for the cycle in a 10-6 victory over the Phillies.


Phillies Transactions on This Day:

1957: Signed minor-league free agent Mickey Harrington
1993: Traded Tim Mauser to San Diego for Roger Mason


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