Today In Sports History 10/2

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

Baseball

• In 1920 the Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates play first and only MLB triple header in the 20th century. The Reds win the first two games, 13-4 and 7-3; Pirates avoid the sweep in the finale, 6-0.

Boxing

• In 1980 38 year old Muhammad Ali comes out of 2-year retirement to challenge undefeated world heavyweight champion Larry Holmes at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas. Ali is pounded unmercifully for 10 rounds before his corner throws in towel.

Football

• In 1950 Bob Shaw of Chicago Cardinals sets NFL record with 5 TD receptions in 55-13 win against Baltimore Colts; Cardinals quarterback Jim Hardy tosses 6 touchdown passes.

Golf

• In 1960 Mickey Wright becomes first player in LPGA Tour history to average fewer than 74 strokes per round to win the Vare Trophy after a season average of 73.25, first of 5 consecutive Vare Trophies for Wright.

Hockey

• In 1991 NHL #1 draft pick Eric Lindros rejects Quebec Nordiques’ offer of a 10 year, $50 million contract.

Miscellaneous

• In 1991 Steffi Graf beats Magdalena Maleeva of Bulgaria 6-2, 6-2 in the Volkswagen Cup in Leipzig to become the youngest woman to win 500 professional tennis matches.