1911 - Red Sox Joe Wood strikes out 3 pinch hitters in 9th for 5-4 win.
1920 - Marion Motley, AAFC, NFL fullback (Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh).
1937 - 69th Belmont: Charley Kurtsinger aboard War Admiral wins in 2:28.6.
1948 - Phillies Richie Ashburn sets NL rookie consecut hitting streak at 23.
1952 - First sporting event televised nationally-Walcott vs Charles boxing.
1952 - First sporting event televised nationally-Walcott vs Charles boxing.
1952 - Jersey Joe Walcott beats Ezzard Charles in 15 rounds for heavy weight boxing title.
1955 - NY Yankee Mickey Mantle hits 550' HR off Chicago Billy Pierce.
1977 - LA Dodgers retire Walt Alston's #24.
1981 - Astro's Nolan Ryan passes Early Wynn as all-time walk leader (1,777).
1981 - Astro's Nolan Ryan passes Early Wynn as all-time walk leader (1,777).
1983 - 53rd French Mens Tennis: Yannick Noah beats Mats Wilander (62 75 76).
1989 - Billy Smith, last original NY Islander, retires.
1989 - Toronto Blue Jays Skydome stadium opens, Milwaukee Brewers win 5-3.
1989 - Toronto Blue Jays Skydome stadium opens, Milwaukee Brewers win 5-3.
2004 - Ronald Reagan, American radio sports announcer, western film actor,
governor of California, and 40th President of the United States (b. 1911).
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