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By The Associated Press Mar. 24, 2022 11:12 AM EDT
March 25
1934 — Horton Smith wins the first Masters golf tournament by one stroke over Craig Wood.
1947 — Holy Cross, led by George...
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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 batting order.
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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Jan. 20, 2022 11:33 AM EST
Jan. 21
1921 — Kenesaw Mountain Landis takes office as baseball’s commissioner.
1947 — Carl Hubbell, Frank Frisch, Mickey Cochrane, and...
Aaron, Elder overcame hate to achieve records, milestones
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Nov. 25
1925 — Red Grange, playing his first game as a professional with the Chicago Bears, is held to 36 yards in a 0-0 tie with the...
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Nov. 23
1947 — Sammy Baugh throws six touchdown passes as the Washington Redskins beat the St. Louis Cardinals, 45-21.
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By The Associated Press Nov. 09, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 10
1940 — The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 7-3 in a penalty free game at Forbes Field. Philadelphia’s George...
AP Sportlight
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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...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Nov. 05, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Nov. 6
1934 — Joe Carter scores four touchdowns and Swede Hanson rushes for 190 yards as the Philadelphia Eagles crush the Cincinnati Reds...
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By The Associated Press Nov. 04, 2021 04:56 PM EDT
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...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Nov. 04, 2021 04:54 PM EDT
Nov. 5
1927 — Walter Hagen beats Joe Turnesa 1-up to capture the PGA Championship for the fourth consecutive year and fifth overall.
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By The Associated Press Oct. 01, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 2
1950 — Jim Hardy throws six touchdown passes, including five to Bob Shaw, as the Chicago Cardinals pound the Baltimore Colts 55-13.
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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Sep. 30, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 1
1903 — The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Boston Pilgrims 7-3 in the first World Series game. Jimmy Sebring hits the first Series homer...
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By The Associated Press Sep. 23, 2021 03:40 PM EDT
Sept. 28
1920 — A Chicago grand jury indicts eight members of the Chicago White Sox on charges of fixing the 1919 World Series, known as...
AP Sportlight
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Sept. 21
1940 — For the first time in the history of photo finishes a triple dead heat for first place is recorded, at Willow’s Park,...
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By The Associated Press Sep. 16, 2021 11:41 AM EDT
Sept. 21
1940 — For the first time in the history of photo finishes a triple dead heat for first place is recorded, at Willow’s Park,...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Mar. 25, 2021 12:25 PM EDT
March 27
1939 — Oregon beats Ohio State 46-33 in the NCAA’s first national basketball tournament.
1942 — Joe Louis...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jan. 21, 2021 10:00 AM EST
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...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Jan. 14, 2021 03:59 PM EST
Jan. 20
1891 — The International YMCA in Springfield, Mass. is the site of the first official basketball game. Peach baskets were used, but...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 25
1925 — Red Grange, playing his first game as a professional with the Chicago Bears, is held to 36 yards in a 0-0 tie with the...