Baseball Under the Lights for the first time, Andrettis sweep top 3 spots, and 'the Charles Smith Game' - This DiSH for June 2
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EPISODE SUMMARY
In 1883, It was the first recorded baseball game played under artificial light.
In 1949, the Philadelphia Phillies tied a record by hitting 5 home runs in the same inning. '
In 1935, Babe Ruth retired from baseball.
In 1941, Lou Gehrig died.
In 1991, Michael, John, and Mario Andretti finished first, second, and third.
In 1970, Bruce McLaren was killed during a testing session.
In 1993, New York's Charles Smith had a chance to be the hero but was denied four consecutive times.
In 1983, Patty Sheehan shot a third round 63 to pull away from the field and eventually win.
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