Friday, October 5, 2012

THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY - OCTOBER 5TH

1895 - The first individual time trial for racing Cyclists is held on a 50-mile course north of London.
1906 - Henry Mathewson (NY Giants, Christy's brother) walks 14 men.
1908 - Chicago White Sox Ed Walsh tops Detroit 6-1 for his 40th victory.
1947 - Al Gionfriddo makes a highlight catch off Joe DiMaggio in the World Series.
1953 - 50th World Series sees New York Yankees beat Dodgers, 4 games to 2, as NY Billy Martin's 12 hits set record,: Yankees win record 5th consecutive World Series.
1956 - Yogi Berra becomes the fourth Yankee to hit a World Series grand slam.
1969 - Tom Dempsey of the New Orleans Saints kicks a 55-yard field goal.
1991 - Carlos Huerta's NCAA record streak of successful points after a touchdown ends at 157.
1991 - Fresno State ties NCAA record with 49 points in a quarter, as they route New Mexico 94-17.
1996 - Cleveland Indians strike out 23 Baltimore Orioles in a 12 inning playoff game.

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