Today In Sports History 6/10

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

Baseball

• In 1926 Phillies Russ Wrightstone hits for the cycle

Golf

• In 1957 LPGA Championship, Louise Suggs wins her 10th major tile by 3 strokes from Wiffi Smith

Miscellaneous

• In 1967 American pole vaulter Bob Seagren sets a world record mark of 17’7″ in San Diego, CA

NBA

• In 1990 Detroit Pistons beat Trailblazers for the first time since 1974 in Portland

NHL

• In 1996 in the Stanley Cup Final, Uwe Krupp’s unassisted goal in triple-OT gives Colorado Avalanche a 1-0 win over Florida Panthers and a 4 game series sweep

World Cup

• In 1934 in the FIFA World Cup Final, Rome, Italy: Angelo Schiavio scores the winner in extra time as Italy beats Czechoslovakia, 2-1