Today In Sports History 7/13

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

Baseball

• In 1919 Chicago White Sox pitcher Carl Mays walks off mound blaming teammates for lack of support afield

Golf

• In 1941 at the PGA Championship, Vic Ghezzi wins his only major title over defending champion Byron Nelson in 38 holes

Miscellaneous

• In 1926 Paavo Nurmi runs world record 3000m (8:20.4)

NFL

• In 1972 LA Rams (Irsay) and Baltimore Colts (Rosenbloom) swap owners

Olympics

• In 1924 Albin Stenroos wins Olympic marathon in 2:41:22.6

Soccer

• In 1930 the first-ever football World Cup competition begins in Uruguay

Tennis

• In 1886 at the Wimbledon Men’s Tennis, William Renshaw beats Herbert Lawford for the 3rd straight year 6-0, 5-7, 6-3, 6-4 for his 6th consecutive Wimbledon championship