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July 1: Today's featured birthday is that of Justin Huber, who turns 44.

• 1928 - Alejandro Oms has his hitting streak snapped at 30 games. It will be the longest streak in the history of the Cuban Winter League.
• 1949 - Grover Cleveland Alexander is found lying in an alley in Hollywood, CA. The Hall of Fame pitcher is suffering from epilepsy and liver problems.
• 1967 - Jim Lonborg tears the ligaments in his left knee while skiing and will not return to his old form.
• 1969 - Curt Flood (pictured) writes a letter to Commissioner Bowie Kuhn refusing to report to the Philadelphia Phillies after a trade.
• 1990 - The Montréal Expos trade Tim Raines to the Chicago White Sox for Ivan Calderón and Barry Jones.

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