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An auto accident in Puerto Rico while playing winter ball after the 1962 season set the rangy Bennett back, and a sore left shoulder, incurred during his second straight 1-0 shutout in mid-September 1964, may have cost the Phillies the pennant. When Bennett went down, manager Gene Mauch went essentially to a two-man rotation, wearing out Jim Bunning and Chris Short in the stretch run. In subsequent seasons he never recovered his earlier form. (AL)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » June 2, 1962: Dennis Bennett finally stops the Dodgers' win streak at 13, giving up four hits, while pitching the Phils to a 7–0 win. It is Bennett's first ML win. » September 26, 1962: The Cubs lose their 101st, but the good news is that only 903 fans are on hand to see it. The Phils win, 5–3, their 18th win in 23 games. The Phils will win tomorrow, 8–0, behind Dennis Bennett, and only 607 fans will see that one. » June 12, 1964: The Mets knock Phils starter Dennis Bennett out in the 3rd inning—but its not the last New York will see of the Bennett family. Brother Dave Bennett, in his only appearance in the majors, pitches the 9th, allowing two hits and a run. The Mets roll over the Bennetts, 11–3. » July 5, 1964: Dennis Bennett beats Juan Marichal 2–1 to give the Phillies a 3-game sweep of the Giants at Candlestick. The Phils hold a one 1/2 game lead at the All-Star break. » September 11, 1964: The Phils Dennis Bennett stops the Giants, 1–0, defeating Juan Marichal. Ruben Amaro's double scores the lone run and keeps the Phils six game ahead of the Cards. » November 29, 1964: The Phils trade P Dennis Bennett to the Red Sox for 1B Dick Stuart. » September 4, 1965: At Yankee Stadium, the Red Sox sweep two from the Yankees, winning 1–0 and 7–2. Mickey Mantle's homer in the 2nd game, off Dennis Bennett, is the only bright spot for New York. » May 1, 1967: Dennis Bennett gives the Red Sox a 4–0 win over California and Jorge Rubio. Bennett homers in his own cause and George Scott homers as well. » June 3, 1967: Boston P Dennis Bennett wins 6–2, beating Cleveland's Gary Bell.