Today In Sports History 5/24

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

Baseball

• In 1918 Cleveland Indians Stan Coveleski sets club record for most innings pitched (19) as the Indians beat the Yankees 3-2

Boxing

• In 1968 American boxer Bob Foster defeats holder Dick Tiger for the world light-heavyweight Championship at Madison Square Gardens, New York, Foster goes on to defend title 14 times

Golf

• In 1987 LPGA Championship, Jane Geddes wins by 1 stroke ahead of runner-up Betsy King

Miscellaneous

• In 1979 Billy Martin issues a public apology to Reno sportswriter Ray Hagar

NFL

• In 1967 AFL grants a franchise to Cincinnati Bengals

NHL

• In 1989 NY Rangers fire GM and coach Phil Esposito