Today In Sports History 10/13

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

Baseball

• In 1914 Boston Braves sweep Philadelphia A’s, it is the first sweep in World Series history

Golf

• In 1934 at the LPGA Western Open, Marian McDougall outclassed Mrs Guy Riegel, 9 & 7 to win golf’s only major title

Miscellaneous

• In 1893 Vigilant (US) beats Valkyrie II (UK) in 9th America’s Cup, in New York

NHL

• In 1947 at the first NHL All-Star Game, All-Stars beat Toronto Maple Leafs, 4-3