Today In Sports History 6/5

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

Baseball

• In 1948 Phillies Richie Ashburn sets NL rookie consecutive hitting streak at 23

Boxing

• In 1952 Jersey Joe Walcott beats Ezzard Charles in 15 for heavyweight boxing title

Golf

• In 1925 at the US Open, Scotsman Willie Macfarlane beats Bobby Jones by 1 stroke in a second 18-hole playoff for his only major title

Miscellaneous

• In 1941 Sandor Szabo beats B Nagurski in St Louis, to become wrestling champ

NBA

• In 1977 at the 31st NBA Championship, Port Trailblazers beat Philadelphia 76ers 4 games to 2

NHL

• In 1989 Billy Smith, last original New York Islander, retires