1971 Death Winnie Lightner, actress (Gold Dust Gertie, Sit Tight), dies at 71 1970 Event After NL record 1,117 consec games, Billy Williams asks to sit out 1923 Event Harry Heilmann goes 2-for-2, sit out rest of season, except for a pinch single on final day, hitting .403 1899 Birthday Winnie Lightner, Greenport, New York, comedienne, Sit Tight, Side Show
