Today In Sports History 5/29

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

Baseball

• In 1922 the US Supreme Court rules organized baseball is a sport and not a business and thus not subject to antitrust laws

Golf

• In 1972 LPGA Titleholders ChampionshipSandra Palmer wins first of 2 majors by a massive 10 strokes from Judy Rankin and Mickey Wright

Miscellaneous

• In 1940 Adolf Kiefer swims world record 100 yards backstroke (58.8 sec)

NBA

• In 1980 Larry Bird beats out Magic Johnson for NBA rookie of year

NHL

• In 1993 NHL Clarence Campbell Conference Final, Los Angeles Kings beat Toronto Maple Leafs, 4 games to 3