Today In Sports History 7/19

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

Baseball

• In 1909 Cleveland shortstop Neal Ball executes an unassisted triple play.

Boxing

• In 1986 Tim Witherspoon KOs Frank Bruno in 11th round for heavyweight boxing title.

Football

• In 1989 NFL owners vote unanimously to form World League of American Football – operated 1991-2007.

Golf

• In 1964 PGA Championship, Bobby Nichols wins his only major title by 3 strokes from ‘Big-2’ Jack Nicklaus & Arnold Palmer; leads wire-to-wire.

Miscellaneous

• In 1922 American swimmer Johnny Weissmuller first to break 1 minute barrier for 100 m freestyle; swims 58.6s at Alameda, CA.

Olympics

• In  1900 Michel Théato wins second Olympic marathon 2:59:45.0-40,260k.