Today In Sports History 2/4

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

Baseball

• In 1931 National League adopts a deader baseball.

Hockey

• In 1902 in the Stanley Cup Montreal HC beats Winnipeg Victorias 2-1 for a 2-1 challenge series victory.

Miscellaneous

• In 1987 Stars & Stripes beats Australia’s Kookaburra 3, sweeps America’s Cup.

NBA

• In 1979 in the 29th NBA All-Star Game West beats East, 134-129. The MVP goes to David Thompson, Denver Nuggets, SG.

NFL

• In 1969 John Madden is named head coach of Oakland Raiders.

Olympics

• In 1924 Norway sweeps the medals in the Nordic combined event at the inaugural Chamonix Winter Olympics. Thorleif Haug wins his 3rd gold of the Games ahead of team mates Thoralf Strømstad and Johan Grøttumsbråten.