Today In Sports History 4/30

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

Baseball

• In 1910 Cleveland Indian Addie Joss wins 2nd no-hitter beating White Sox

Boxing

• In 1900 165 lb English boxer Bob Fitzsimmons KOs 305 lb American Ed Dunkhost in round 2 of a lop-sided bout

Golf

• In 1962 at the LPGA Titleholders Mickey Wright wins her 8th major title in a playoff with Ruth Jessen

Miscellaneous

• In 1722 the Game of Billiards is mentioned in New England Courant

NBA

• In 1971 in the 25th NBA Championship: Milwaukee beat Baltimore Bullets in 4 games

NHL

• In 1987 NY Islander Mike Bossy plays his final game

NFL

• In 1921 American Professional Football Association reorganizes in Akron