Today In Sports History 7/12

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

Baseball

• In 1945 the Cubs stop Braves Tommy Holmes modern-day NL hitting streak at 37 games

Golf

• In 1930 Men’s US Open, defending champion Bobby Jones wins record-tying 4th US Open title by 2 strokes from Macdonald Smith. It’s Jones’ third consecutive major title

Miscellaneous

• In 1817 Karl Drais von Sauerbronn demonstrates bicycle course

NBA

• In 1996 Michael Jordan signs a NBA contract for 1 year for $25 million

NFL

• In 1949 LA Rams sign Norm Van Brocklin

Soccer

• In 1998 FIFA World Cup Final, Stade de France, Saint-Denis, Zinadine Zidane scores twice as France wins first World Cup beating Brazil, 3-0

Tennis

• In 1928 first televised tennis match