Today In Sports History 6/8

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

Baseball

• In 1920 Reds’ Edd Roush falls asleep in center during long infield argument. Heinie Groh goes to wake him, but umpire ejects Roush for delay of game

Boxing

• In 1991 former NY Jet Mark Gastineau wins his first pro boxing fight in 12 seconds

Golf

• In 1899 at the British Open MHarry Vardon of Jersey retains Open, wins 3rd title by 5 strokes from Jack White

Miscellaneous

• In 1829 the first UK municipal swimming pool outside of London opens in Liverpool

NBA

• In 1982 in the 36th NBA Championship, LA Lakers beat Philadelphia 76ers, 4 games to 2

NFL

• In  1966 the NFL and AFL announce plans to become NFC and AFC in 1970

NHL

• In 1976 Bobby Orr signs a five-year contract with the Chicago Blackhawks