Today In Sports History 10/16

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

Baseball

• In 1921 Babe Ruth, Bob Meusel, & Bill Piercy defy Landis ban on World Series

Boxing

• In 1909 in his 4th title defense Jack Johnson KOs Stanley Ketchel in the 12th round to retain his heavyweight boxing crown

Golf

• In 1983 at the Ryder Cup Golf, US wins 14½-13½. Bernard Gallacher’s missed 3-foot putt for bogey gives Tom Watson 2 & 1 win and the US winning point

Miscellaneous

• In 1949 1st NASCAR Sprint Cup: Red Byron wins

NFL

• In 1921 Jim Conzelman takes over as coach of Rock Island Independents from Frank Coughlin-only mid-game coaching change in NFL history