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| 1958 |
In the largest turnout for a non-presidential election (62.3%), Los Angeles voters approve "Proposition B," supporting the previously agreed-upon contract between the Dodgers and the city. The referendum result, which removes a significant hurdle for Walter O'Malley to build a modern stadium in the Chavez Ravine area, is passed with the final margin of victory of 25,785 votes.
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| 1969 | Over eight innings, Tom Seaver strikes out 14 Dodgers en route to the Mets' 5-2 win at Shea Stadium. The victory, fueled by Ed Kranepool's two home runs, improves the second-place team's record to 24-23, the latest they have been above .500 in franchise history. |
| 1989 | In a 22-inning game played at the Astrodome, Houston beats the Dodgers, 5-4, when Rafael Ramirez's run-scoring single plates Bill Doran, ending the contest at 2:50 a.m., seven hours and 14 minutes after it started. The longest game in National League history features L.A. center fielder John Shelby going 0-for-10 and southpaw Fernando Valenzuela finishing the game at first base. |
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