1913 - Walter Johnson begins string of 56 consecutive scoreless innings.
1916 - The Professional Golfers Association of America (PGA) is created in New York City.
1936 - John Madden, NFL coach (Oakland Raiders)/sports commentator (CBS, FOX) is born.
1938 - Don Meredith, Mount Vernon Texas, QB (Cowboys)/Monday Night Football is born.
1947 - Jackie Robinson becomes 1st black in major league baseball (Dodgers).
1961 - New Washington Senators loses first regular-season game 4-3 to White Sox.
1962 - First baseball game at LA's Dodger Stadium, they lose 6-3 to Reds.
1962 - First major league game in Houston, Colt .45s beat Chicago Cubs, 11-2.
1962 - NY Yankee Mickey Mantle hits his 375th HR.
1971 - First baseball game at Philadelphia's Veterans Stadium, Phils beat Expos 4-1.
1962 - First baseball game at LA's Dodger Stadium, they lose 6-3 to Reds.
1962 - First major league game in Houston, Colt .45s beat Chicago Cubs, 11-2.
1962 - NY Yankee Mickey Mantle hits his 375th HR.
1971 - First baseball game at Philadelphia's Veterans Stadium, Phils beat Expos 4-1.
1977 - Cleveland Indians set club record for longest, 9 inn game (3:17).
1978 - Formation of Major Indoor Soccer League announced.
1979 - J R Richard throws major league record 6 wild pitches in Astrodome.
1978 - Formation of Major Indoor Soccer League announced.
1979 - J R Richard throws major league record 6 wild pitches in Astrodome.
1980 - Kasey Kahne, race-car driver, is born.
1983 - Baltimore's Eddie Murray hits his 1,000 career hit.
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