Today In Sports History 5/7

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

Baseball

• In 1925 Phillies have their 8th game postponed in a row

Miscellaneous

• In 1960 Michael Tal beats Mikhail Botvinnik 12½-8½ for world chess championship

NBA

• In 1994 the Denver Nuggets become the NBA’s first #8 seed to beat a #1 seed (Seattle)

NFL

• In 1982 a Californian federal jury rules NFL violates antitrust laws in preventing Oakland Raiders move to Los Angeles Coliseum

NHL

• In 1983 NHL Prince of Wales Conference Final: New York Islanders beat Boston Bruins, 4 games to 2

Olympics

• In 1951 the International Olympic committee allows Russia to participate in 1952 Olympics