Today In Sports History 6/12

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

Baseball

• In 1880 Worcester pitcher Lee Richmond throws first perfect game in MLB history in 1-0 win over Cleveland

Boxing

• In 1930 German boxer Max Schmeling beats Jack Sharkey by disqualification in 4, first time world heavyweight title won on a foul

Golf

• In 1919 US Open, Walter Hagen defeats Mike Brady by 1 stroke in an 18-hole playoff to win his second and final US Open

Miscellaneous

• In  1948 80th Belmont: Eddie Arcaro wins aboard Citation to claim his second Triple Crown

NBA

• In 1991 in the 45th NBA Championship, Chicago Bulls beat LA Lakers, 4 games to 1

NHL

• In 2009 in the Stanley Cup Final, Pittsburgh Penguins edge Detroit Red Wings, 2-1 for a 4-3 series win. It is the Penguins 3rd Championship

Tennis

• In  1916 US Womans National Championship, defending champion Molla Bjurstedt outclasses Louise Hammond Raymond 6-0, 6-1