Today In Sports History 7/29

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

Baseball

• In 1928 Cleveland Indians score 17 in the first 2 innings to beat Yanks 24-6 at Dunn Field they also set a record with 24 singles in 1 game

Boxing

• In 1751 the first international world title prize fight, Jack Stack of England beats challenger M. Petit of France in 29 minutes in England

Golf

• In 1899 the Southern California Golf Association forms

Miscellaneous

• In 2018 in the Tour de France: Geraint Thomas becomes the first Welshman and only 3rd Briton to win the Tour, Thomas beats Dutchman Tom Dumoulin by 1′ 51″. Peter Sagan wins green points jersey

NFL

• In 1995 Carolina Panthers beat Jacksonville Jaguars in their first exhibition game 20-14

Olympics

• In 1938 Olympic National Park forms

Tennis

• In 1874 Major Walter Copton Wingfield patents a portable tennis court