June 2 in Chicago White Sox History: Swarm of gnats delays the game between the Baltimore Orioles and Chicago White Sox at Comiskey Park (1959)

On June 2, 1959, a swarm of gnats delays the game between the Baltimore Orioles and Chicago White Sox at Comiskey Park. After a half-hour interruption, the White Sox’ grounds crew disposes of the gnats by using a smoke bomb. The Orioles eventually defeat the White Sox, 3-2. From the AP – Hoyt Wilhel

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