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

Boxing

• In 1906 Canadian world heavyweight boxing champion Tommy Burns KOs American challenger ‘Fireman’ Jim Flynn in 15 rounds to retain his title

Golf

• In 1876 at the Men’s British Open, Bob Martin wins when fellow Scot Davie Strath refuses to take part in a playoff after pair finish on 176

Miscellaneous

• In 1954 8th NHL All-Star Game, Detroit Olympia, Detroit, MI: All-Stars tie Detroit Red Wings, 2-2