Today In Sports History 4/28

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

Baseball

• In 1901 Cleveland’s Bock Baker gives up a record 23 singles as White Sox beat Blues (Cleveland Blues!) 13-1

Golf

• In 1957 at the LPGA Western Open Patty Berg wins her 6th WO by 1 stroke from Wiffi Smith

Miscellaneous

• In 1972 courts award 1968 Kentucky Derby prize money to 2nd place winner due to the winner being given drugs before the race

NBA

• In 1990 Boston Celtics score most points in a playoff, beat NY Knicks 157-128

NHL

• In 1988 NJ Devils set all time playoff mark for penalty minutes

NFL

• In 1987 at the NFL Draft: University of Miami quarterback Vinny Testaverde first pick by Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Olympics

• In 1931 the program for woman athletes approved for 1932 Olympics track & field