June 9 in Chicago Cubs History: Ernie Banks cranks three including two off Sandy Koufax – but Dodgers still win (1963)

June 9, 1963 – Ernie Banks bangs solo homers off Sandy Koufax‚ in the 2nd and the 5th at Wrigley‚ and the Chicago Cubs kayo the ace with 6 earned runs in 5 2/3 innings. But Sandy gets no decision as the Dodgers outslug the Cubs‚ 11-8. Larry Sherry is the winner over Cubs ace Dick Ellsworth‚ who has

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