Today In Sports History 11/4

Our past has shaped the present by many things in history including sports, here is how sports marked our history today.

Baseball

• In 1889 the Players League begins, declaring independence from baseball’s NL.

Basketball

• In 1987 the NBA announces four new franchises; Charlotte & Miami for 1988 & Minneapolis & Orlando for 1989.

Boxing

• In 1924 California legalizes professional boxing, it had been illegal since 1914.

Golf

• In 1951 at the Ryder Cup the US wins 9½-2½. Sam Snead playing captain for US; Arthur Lacey non-playing Great Britans skipper.

Hockey

• In 1978 the Islanders start a 15 game undefeated streak (12-0-3).

NFL

• In 1934 after posting seven straight shutouts to start the NFL season, the Detroit Lions beat Pittsburgh 40-7, Lions rush for NFL single game record 426 yards.

Miscellaneous

• In 1989 at the Breeders’ Cup Horse Race, winners: Bayakoa, Dancing Spree, Go for Wand, Prized, Rhythm, Steinlen, Sunday Silence.