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A Chance at a Record

A Chance at a Record

50 years ago last night, on August 8, 1972, Willie Mays had an opportunity to set a career record

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Aug 09, 2022
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ST. LOUIS - August 9, 1972

The Mets reached a season low last night. In a year that started out with so much promise, they are now 9.5 games behind the first place Pirates. That marks the farthest out of first they’ve been in 1972.

The Mets spotted the Cardinals 4 runs last night in the first inning. Gary Gentry started the game and only got 2 men ou…

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