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July 29
1751 — The first International World Title Prize Fight takes place in Harlston, England. The champion, Jack Slack of England, beats...
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March 3
1920 — The Montreal Canadiens set an NHL record for most goals in a game with a 16-3 rout of the Quebec Bulldogs.
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Feb 10
1908 — Tommy Burns knocks out Jack Palmer in the fourth round to defend his world heavyweight title in London.
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Jan. 22
1920 — The New York Yankees announce they will be the first team to wear uniform numbers, according to the player’s position in...
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Jan. 20
1891 — The International YMCA in Springfield, Mass. is the site of the first official basketball game. Peach baskets were used, but...
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Nov. 22
1875 — Harvard beats Yale 4-0 in the schools’ first football meeting. With 15 players on each side, the game is a mix of rugby and...
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Nov. 22
1875 — Harvard beats Yale 4-0 in the schools’ first football meeting. With 15 players on each side, the game is a mix of rugby and...
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Nov. 9
1912 — The lateral pass is used as an offensive weapon for the first time by Worcester Tech coach William F. Carney. Carney’s team...
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Nov. 8
1942 — Parker Hall of the Cleveland Rams throws seven interceptions against the Green Bay Packers.
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By The Associated Press Oct. 08, 2020 01:44 PM EDT
Oct. 15
1933 — The Philadelphia Eagles play their first NFL game and suffers a 56-0 loss to the New York Giants.
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June 27
1903 — Willie Anderson captures the U.S. Open with a two-stroke victory over David Brown in a playoff.
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March 25
1934 — Horton Smith wins the first Masters, beating Craig Wood by one stroke.
1947 — Holy Cross, led by George...
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March 19
1942 — The Thoroughbred Racing Associations of the United States is formed, with John C. Clark as president.
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March 1
1919 — Newsy Lalonde of the Montreal Canadiens sets a Stanley Cup Playoff record by scoring five goals in a 6-3 win against the...
Garrett’s helmet swing is latest violent incident in sports
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AP Sportlight
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Nov. 4
1934 — The Detroit Lions rush for an NFL record 426 yards in a 40-7 rout of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The only bright spot for the...
