Today In Sports History 7/10

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

Baseball

• In 1929 in game between Pirates and Phillies 9 homeruns are hit, 1 in each inning

Golf

• In 1953 British Open, in his only Open Championship appearance, Ben Hogan prevails by 4 strokes over Dai Rees, Antonio Cerdá, Peter Thomson, Frank Stranahan

Miscellaneous

• In 1992 the US Major Soccer League folds after 14 seasons

Soccer

• In 1999 at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Final, Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA: US beats China, 5-4 on penalties; 0-0 a.e.t; US second World Cup

Tennis

• In 2016 Wimbledon Men’s Tennis: Scotsman Andy Murray beats Canadian Milos Raonic 6-4, 7-6, 7-6 for his 2nd Wimbledon and 3rd Grand Slam title