Lou Brock steals the 800th base of his career as the Cardinals beat the visiting Braves 6 – 2. Carl Morton is on the mound and Biff Pocoroba behind the plate when Lou swipes second base.

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Lou Brock steals the 800th base of his career as the Cardinals beat the visiting Braves 6 – 2. Carl Morton is on the mound and Biff Pocoroba behind the plate when Lou swipes second base.

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…

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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.

Sitting in the top row of the bleachers at Cleveland Stadium, John Adams begins a tradition, that continues to this day, when he bangs on his drum to cheer on the Tribe. In 2011, the team paid tribute to the fan-favorite, in a pregame ceremony commemorating his 3000th game that included Adams taking a ceremonial swing with his drum at a pitch thrown by Joe Charboneau.

Sitting in the top row of the bleachers at Cleveland Stadium, John Adams begins a tradition, that continues to this day, when he bangs on his drum to cheer on the Tribe. In 2011, the team paid tribute to the fan-favorite, in a pregame ceremony commemorating his 3000th game that included Adams taking a ceremonial swing with his drum at a pitch thrown by Joe Charboneau.

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Sitting in the top row of the bleachers at Cleveland Stadium, John Adams begins a tradition, that continues to this day, when he bangs on his drum to cheer on the Tribe. In 2011, the team paid tribute to the fan-favorite, in a pregame ceremony commemorating his 3000th game that included Adams taking a ceremonial swing with his drum at a pitch thrown by Joe Charboneau.

Braves OF Rico Carty announces he has suffered permanent damage to his right eye from an altercation with three policemen in Atlanta, GA.

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Braves OF Rico Carty announces he has suffered permanent damage to his right eye from an altercation with three policemen in Atlanta, GA.

At Wrigley Field, Ernie Banks hits the final home run of his career in the Cubs’ 5-4 loss to Cincinnati. Mr. Cub’s 512th round-tripper, tying him for seventh-place on the all-time list with Eddie Mathews, comes in the fourth frame off right-hander Jim McGlothlin, a two-out solo shot to left field that ties the score at 3-3.

At Wrigley Field, Ernie Banks hits the final home run of his career in the Cubs’ 5-4 loss to Cincinnati. Mr. Cub’s 512th round-tripper, tying him for seventh-place on the all-time list with Eddie Mathews, comes in the fourth frame off right-hander Jim McGlothlin, a two-out solo shot to left field that ties the score at 3-3.

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At Wrigley Field, Ernie Banks hits the final home run of his career in the Cubs’ 5-4 loss to Cincinnati. Mr. Cub’s 512th round-tripper, tying him for seventh-place on the all-time list with Eddie Mathews, comes in the fourth frame off right-hander Jim McGlothlin, a two-out solo shot to left field that ties the score at 3-3.

Padre Ed Acosta makes his major league pitching debut and shuts out the Phillies, 2 – 0. He’s the first Padre to debut with a shutout.

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Padre Ed Acosta makes his major league pitching debut and shuts out the Phillies, 2 – 0. He’s the first Padre to debut with a shutout.

1970 – Oakland tags Dave McNally for 10 hits but the Orioles ace still wins his 20th, 5 – 1, the 3rd straight year he’s reached the charmed circle.

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1970 – Oakland tags Dave McNally for 10 hits but the Orioles ace still wins his 20th, 5 – 1, the 3rd straight year he’s reached the charmed circle.