Today In Sports History 6/6

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

Baseball

• In 1939 the New York Giants beat Reds 17-3, with 5 homeruns in the 4th inning

Golf

• In 1924 at the US Open, unknown Englishman Cyril Walker wins his only major title, 3 strokes ahead of runner-up and defending champion Bobby Jones

Miscellaneous

• In 1923 Edgar Wallace becomes the first British radio sports reporter reporting on The Derby for the British Broadcasting Company

NBA

• In 1946 The Basketball Association of America is formed in New York City.

NFL

• In 1966 the NFL and the AFL announce their merger

NHL

• In 2007 at the Stanley Cup Final, Anaheim Ducks defeat Ottawa Senators, 6-2 for a 4-1 series win. It’s the Ducks’ first Championship