1912 - Sonja Henie, Oslo Norway, ice skater/actress (Olympic-gold-1928,32,36) is born.
1916 - In Corona, California, racecar driver Bob Burman crashes,
killing three and badly injuring five spectators.
1935 - 2nd Golf Masters Championship: Gene Sarazen wins, shooting a 282.
1940 - John Havlicek, Martin's Ferry Ohio, NBA Hall-of-Famer (Boston Celtics) is born.
1963 - Tigers claim young pitcher Denny McLain from the White Sox for $25,000.
1966 - AFL chooses 36 year old Al Davis as commissioner.
1968 - Baseball's Opening Day is postponed because of M L King assassination.
1969 - First Baseball game in Canada - Montreal Expos beats NY Mets 10-9.
1969 - Expansion teams Royals, Expos, Padres & Pilots win their first games.
1966 - AFL chooses 36 year old Al Davis as commissioner.
1968 - Baseball's Opening Day is postponed because of M L King assassination.
1969 - First Baseball game in Canada - Montreal Expos beats NY Mets 10-9.
1969 - Expansion teams Royals, Expos, Padres & Pilots win their first games.
1974 - Hammerin' Hank Aaron hits 715th HR, breaks Babe Ruth's record.
1975 - Frank Robinson debuts as 1st black baseball mgr (Cleve, beats NY 5-3).
1975 - Frank Robinson debuts as 1st black baseball mgr (Cleve, beats NY 5-3).
1978 - Ford C Frick, baseball commissioner, dies at 83
1991 - Jockey, Bill Shoemaker, paralyzed in a car accident.
1991 - Major league umpires & baseball reach a 4-year agreement.
1994 - Atlanta Brave Kent Mercker no-hits Dodgers, 6-0.
1994 - Darryl Strawberry enters Betty Ford clinic.
1991 - Major league umpires & baseball reach a 4-year agreement.
1994 - Atlanta Brave Kent Mercker no-hits Dodgers, 6-0.
1994 - Darryl Strawberry enters Betty Ford clinic.
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