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Ayrton Senna killed at Imola, 3 spectators killed at Charlotte, and a pitcher won a game without throwing a pitch - This DiSH for May 1

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In 1994, Formula One driver Ayrton Senna was killed during a race a Imola. In 1999, three spectators were killed at Lowes Motor Speedway when debris from a crash flew into the stands. In 1920, the Boston Braves and Brooklyn Robins played the longest MLB game in terms of innings. They played 26 innings and ended the game tied 1-1. In 2003, Baltimore Orioles pitcher B.J. Ryan won a baseball game without throwing a single pitch.

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