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1974 – Don Wilson and Mike Cosgrove blank the Phillies, 5-0, scattering six hits. It’s Houston’s third straight shutout. Before the game, Janice Graham Johnson is hit in the face by a batting practice home run leading to a lawsuit against HSA, the Astros and the Phillies. It’s settled five years later and is the reason game tickets now warns fans to stay alert to balls flying into the crowd. 

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1974 – Don Wilson and Mike Cosgrove blank the Phillies, 5-0, scattering six hits. It’s Houston’s third straight shutout. Before the game, Janice Graham Johnson is hit in the face by a batting practice home run leading to a lawsuit against HSA, the Astros and the Phillies. It’s settled five years later and is the reason game tickets now warns fans to stay alert to balls flying into the crowd. 

1974 - Dave Roberts one-hits the Phillies, 1-0, in the quickest game in club history . Bob Boone's leadoff single in the sixth is all that separates Roberts from perfection in a game that takes only one hour and 26 minutes to complete. Roberts needs just 86 pitches. Roger Metzger singles off Steve Carlton, plating Larry Milbourne in the eighth for the only tally.
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Dave Roberts one-hits the Phillies, 1-0, in the quickest game in club history

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1974 – Dave Roberts one-hits the Phillies, 1-0, in the quickest game in club history . Bob Boone’s leadoff single in the sixth is all that separates Roberts from perfection in a game that takes only one hour and 26 minutes to complete. Roberts needs just 86 pitches. Roger Metzger singles off Steve Carlton, plating Larry Milbourne in the eighth for the only tally.

Luis Tiant and Juan Marchial receive the Roberto Clemente Award

Luis Tiant and Juan Marchial receive the Roberto Clemente Award

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August 24, 1974, Boston Red Sox pitchers Luis Tiant (L) and Juan Marichal (R) pose with their trophies after receiving the second Roberto Clemente Award during Latin American Day ceremonies at Fenway Park. The Red Sox were in first place by 8 games at the time, will lose the game to the Oakland A’s when…

Davey Lopes

Davey Lopes steals fives bases, tying a National League record established in 1904 by Giants first baseman Dan McGann

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Davey Lopes steals fives bases, tying a National League record established in 1904 by Giants first baseman Dan McGann. The Dodger second baseman’s quintet of stolen bags adds to the team’s franchise mark of eight stolen bases in their 3-0 victory over the Redbirds at Chavez Ravine.

Salem (Carolina League) OF Alfredo Edmead is killed in a collision with a teammate during a game with Rocky Mount. The cause of death is given as a massive skull fracture.

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Salem (Carolina League) OF Alfredo Edmead is killed in a collision with a teammate during a game with Rocky Mount. The cause of death is given as a massive skull fracture.

Before a crowd of 35,866, the largest in 18 years at Fenway Park, the Red Sox turn back the A’s, 3 – 0. Luis Tiant wins his 20th for Boston this year. Boston (70-54) now leads the American League East by seven games.

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Before a crowd of 35,866, the largest in 18 years at Fenway Park, the Red Sox turn back the A’s, 3 – 0. Luis Tiant wins his 20th for Boston this year. Boston (70-54) now leads the American League East by seven games.

1974 – Red Sox pitcher Roger Moret earns a new contract from Tom Yawkey today by tossing a one-hitter against the visiting White Sox, to win, 4 – 0. Dick Allen’s 7th inning single is the lone hit as Moret strikes out 12.

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1974 – Red Sox pitcher Roger Moret earns a new contract from Tom Yawkey today by tossing a one-hitter against the visiting White Sox, to win, 4 – 0. Dick Allen’s 7th inning single is the lone hit as Moret strikes out 12.

Davey Lopes racks up 3 Homeruns and 15 Total Bases in 18-8 rout of the Cubs
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Davey Lopes racks up 3 Homeruns and 15 Total Bases in 18-8 rout of the Cubs

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In an 18-8 rout of the Cubs, the Dodgers collect 24 hits and set a club record with 48 total bases, including Davey Lopes’ three home runs, double, and single. The Dodger second baseman’s 15 total bases are the most ever for a leadoff hitter.