Today In Sports History 6/19

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

Baseball

• In 1846 the first officially recognized baseball game, (played by Cartwright Rules), is played. The NY Nines 23 defeat Knickerbockers 1 at Hoboken, New Jersey

Boxing

• In 1936 German boxer Max Schmeling KOs up-and-coming American heavyweight Joe Louis in 12 rounds at Yankee Stadium, New York

Golf

• In 1914 at the British Open, Harry Vardon of Jersey wins a record 6th Open Championship, 3 strokes ahead of defending champion J.H. Taylor

Miscellaneous

• In 1867 in the 1st Belmont Stakes, Gilbert Gilpatrick aboard Ruthless wins in 3:05

NBA

• In 2000 in the 54th NBA Championship, Los Angeles Lakers beat Indiana Pacers, 4 games to 2. Shaquille O’Neal is named MVP

NFL

• In 1943 the Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers merge, dissolves on December 5th

NHL

• In 1999 in the Stanley Cup, the Dallas Stars edge Buffalo Sabres, 2-1 in triple overtime for 4-2 series win. Brett Hull clinches series with infamous “No Goal” ruling

Soccer

• In 1938 in the FIFA World Cup Final, Stade Olympique de Colombes, Paris, France: Luigi Colausig and Silvio Piola each score 2 goals as Italy beats Hungary, 4-1

Tennis

• In 1897 at the Woman’s US National Championship, 1895 title holder Juliette Atkinson beats defending champion Elisabeth Moore 6-3, 6-3, 4-6, 3-6, 6-3