1969 – The great race in the National League West finds San Francisco ahead in the morning, Los Angeles in front in the afternoon, and Atlanta atop the division at the end of the night. Houston nips the Giants, 2 – 1, while Atlanta takes the Dodgers, 6 – 5.

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On September 17, 1969 — 1969 – The great race in the National League West finds San Francisco ahead in the morning, Los Angeles in front in the afternoon, and Atlanta atop the division at the end of the night. Houston nips the Giants, 2 – 1, while Atlanta takes the Dodgers, 6 – 5.

 

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Sources:
Baseball Reference September 17
National Pastime September 17
Retro Sheet
Hall of Fame
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