Claim: Miss America 1974 and four runners-up were chosen from among the top ten candidates of the 47th Miss America pageant.
Evidence: Miss America 1974, the 47th Miss America pageant, was held at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey on September 8, 1973, and broadcast on NBC. Miss America 1974 1st runner-up 2nd runner-up 3rd runner-up 4th runner-up Top 10