Sunday, May 18, 2014

TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY - MAY 18TH

1912 - A's beat Tigers 24-2, who use amateurs protesting Ty Cobbs suspension.
1933 - First major league All-Star Game announced for July 6 at Comiskey Park
It will be played as part of the Chicago World's Fair.
1942 - NYC ends night baseball games for rest of WW II.
1946 - Reggie Jackson, "Mr October" baseball rightfielder (Yankees, A's) is born.
1956 - Mickey Mantle hits HR from both sides of plate for record 3rd time.
1960 - Yannick Noah, France, tennis player (French 1983) is born.
1971 - Stanley Cup: Montreal Canadiens beat Chicago Blackhawks, 4 games to 3.
1973 - Dario Franchitti, Scottish racecar driver is born.
1974 - 100th Preakness: Miguel Rivera aboard Current Little wins in 1:54.6.
1990 - Cubs Ryne Sandberg ends 2nd baseman record 123 errorless game streak.


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