Today in White Sox History: July 12
Briefly

Babe Ruth hit his first home run at Comiskey Park in 1919 while with the Red Sox. In 1951, Saul Rogovin pitched an impressive 17 innings for the White Sox against the Red Sox but lost 5-4. Billy Pierce participated in his second All-Star Game in 1955, pitching three innings. Pete Ward set a White Sox record with three grand slams in 1964, which was later broken. Eddie Stanky resigned as manager in 1968 with his team significantly underperforming at the season's start.
Babe Ruth hit his first-ever Comiskey Park home run while with the Red Sox in 1919, scoring in the third inning against the White Sox.
Saul Rogovin of the White Sox completed a remarkable 17-inning game against the Red Sox in 1951, striking out nine hitters but ultimately losing 5-4.
Billy Pierce, a prominent White Sox pitcher, started his second All-Star Game in 1955, completing three innings and allowing one hit with no decision.
Pete Ward set a White Sox record in 1964 with three grand slams in a season, a record that was later broken in 1997 and 2008.
Eddie Stanky resigned as White Sox manager in 1968 after a poor start to the season, leaving a record of 34-45 at the time.
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