Today In Sports History 1/1

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

Baseball

• In 1927 Brooklyn announces release of future Baseball Hall of Fame outfielder Zack Wheat after 18 consecutive seasons with Robins. Wheat hits .324 in final season with Philadelphia A’s.

Boxing

• In 1907 Joe Gans lands a devastating right to the head of Canadian challenger Kid Herman to retain his world lightweight boxing title with an 8th round knockout.

College Football

• In 1902 the first Rose Bowl is played,  Michigan beats Stanford 49-0. The MVP is Neil Snow, Michigan, FB.

Hockey

• In 1943 Chicago Black Hawks field first trio of brothers to play together in an NHL game, Max, Doug and Reggie Bentley appear for the Hawks in a 6-5 win over the New York Rangers at Chicago Stadium.

Miscellaneous

• In 1838 the first official horse race in South Australia-Adelaide is run.