Today In Sports History 3/20

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

Baseball

• In 1934 American all-round female super athlete Babe Didrikson Zaharias pitches a hit-less inning for Philadelphia A’s in their exhibition pre-season baseball game against Brooklyn Dodgers

Boxing

• In 1988 Mike Tyson KOs Tony Tubbs in 2nd round for heavyweight boxing title

College Basketball

• In 1954 at the 16th NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship, La Salle beats Bradley, 92-76. Explorers’ small forward Tom Gola is named tournament Most Outstanding Player

Golf

• In 1977 at the PGA Tournament Players Championship Mark Hayes wins in windy conditions, 2 strokes ahead of runner-up Mike McCullough

Miscellaneous

• In 1911 National Squash Tennis Association forms (NYC)

NBA

• In 1990 LA Lakers retires Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s #33

NHL

• In 1971 Boston Bruins win 13th straight NHL game