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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