Today In Sports History 7/25

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

Baseball

• In 1913 the Pittsburgh Pirates future Baseball Hall of Fame outfielder Max Carey scores 5 runs without a hit, reaching first base on an error and 4 walks, as the Bucs beat Philadelphia Phillies, 12-2

Golf

• In 1993 at the Woman’s US Open, Lauri Merten fires a final round 68 (−4) to win her lone major title, 1 stroke ahead of runners-up Donna Andrews and Helen Alfredsson

Miscellaneous

• In 1940 American John Sigmund begins swimming for 89 hours, 46 minutes from St. Louis to Caruthersville, Missouri in the Mississippi River 292 miles, longest solo swim of all time

NFL

• In 1997 QB Brett Favre, re-signs with Green Bay Packers for $50 Million for 7 yrs

Olympics

• In 1992 25th Olympic Games open in Barcelona, Spain

Tennis

• In 1982 at the 20th Tennis Fed Cup, USA beats Germany in Santa Clara USA (3-0)