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Perfect through 12 and still lost?! – This DiSH for May 26

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In 1959, Harvey Haddix pitched a perfect game for 12 innings but still lost. In 1956, three Cincinnati pitchers combined for a no-hitter through 9 2/3 innings but lost. In 1991, Rick Mears became the third driver in history to win four Indianapolis 500s. In 2002, Robert 'Big Shot Bob' Horry hit the game winner against the Sacramento Kings.In 1995, Ken Griffey, Jr, made an amazing catch against Baltimore's Kevin Bass but broke his wrist in the process. In 1969, ABC and the NFL reached an agreement to broadcast an NFL game on Monday Night. In 1984, pole vaulter Sergey Bubka set the World Record for the first time. He would go on to break the record another 33 times in his career.  Mentioned in this episode:Stirling Soap ver. 2 - This DiSH - Steve WhiteThis episode is brought to by Stirling Soap Company. Fellas, you’ve heard the phrase, ‘look good, feel good!’ But why not add ‘smell good’ to that too! That’s where Stirling Soap Company comes in. First, Stirling Soap is 100 percent natural and has a wide variety of bath soaps, shave soaps, beard balm, lotions, and cologne. Second, there’s a scent just for you. How about Burgundy? Yeah, it’s more than a color. The Stirling Soap folks blend natural essential oils with hints of mahogany, golden amber, and Sandalwood. Or how about D-503, an intensely masculine scent inspired by Legend by Mont Blanc. And third, you will feel good about the price. For just a little more than you’d pay at the grocery store, Stirling Soap will leave you feeling clean, refreshed and ready for whatever’s next. Give Stirling Soap a try today. Visit StirlingSoap.com. That’s S-T-I-R-L-I-N-G Soap dot com.

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In 1959, Harvey Haddix pitched a perfect game for 12 innings but still lost. In 1956, three Cincinnati pitchers combined for a no-hitter through 9 2/3 innings but lost. In 1991, Rick Mears became the third driver in history to win four Indianapolis 500s. In 2002, Robert 'Big Shot Bob' Horry hit the game winner against the Sacramento Kings. In 1995, Ken Griffey, Jr, made an amazing catch against Baltimore's Kevin Bass but broke his wrist in the process. In 1969, ABC and the NFL reached an agreement to broadcast an NFL game on Monday Night. In 1984, pole vaulter Sergey Bubka set the World Record for the first time. He would go on to break the record another 33 times in his career.

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