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 1903 the Boston Americans win the inaugural Baseball World Series, beat Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 in Game 8 at Huntington Avenue for a 5-3 series victory; winning pitcher Bill Dinneen.

Basketball

• In 1967 the Seattle SuperSonics (now OKC Thunder) lose NBA debut game, 144-116 to the San Francisco Warriors.

Football

• In 1996 NY Jet Nick Lowrey breaks Jan Stenerud NFL field goal record at 374.

Golf

• In 1963 at the LPGA Championship Mickey Wright wins 4th LPGA title by 2 shots from Mary Mills, Louise Suggs & Mary Lena Faulk.

Hockey

• In 1984 the Blackhawk Bill Gardner scores on 10th penalty shot against Islanders.

Miscellaneous

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