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1913 — President Wilson threw out the first ball as the Senators edged the New York Yankees 2-1 in Washington’s home opener....
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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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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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1910 — William Howard Taft became the first U.S. president to throw out the first ball at a baseball opener in Washington.
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April 14
1910 — William Howard Taft became the first U.S. president to throw out the first ball at a baseball opener in Washington.
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