Our past has shaped the present by many things in history including sports, here is how sports marked our history today.
Baseball
- In 1909 Brooklyn Dodger Nap Rucker strikes out 16 Pittsburgh Pirates.
Golf
- In 1994 at the US Open Women’s, Patty Sheehan wins her second title in three years, 1 stroke ahead of runner-up Tammie Green; it’s her fifth of her six major titles.
Miscellaneous
- In 1970 International Law Tennis Association institutes a nine point tie break rule.
Olympics
- In 1908 John Hayes wins his fourth Olympic marathon at a World Record 2:55:18.4.
Soccer
- In 1988 USA and Jamaica play to a scoreless tie in 2nd round of the 1990 World Soccer Cup.