Today In Sports History 7/3

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

Baseball

• In 1912 NY Giants pitcher Rube Marquard ties Tim Keefe’s 1888 MLB record 19 game win-streak with 2-1 win over the Brooklyn Dodgers, finishes with 21 with the second by the end-of-season in 1911.

Boxing

• In 1905 American boxer Marvin Hart scores a 12th round KO of Jack Root in Reno, Nevada for world heavyweight title.

Golf

• In 1951 at the PGA Championship Sam Snead beats Walter Burkemo 7 & 6 for his third PGA Championship title.

Hockey

• In 2006 Detroit Red Wings legend Steve Yzerman officially retires from the NHL, finishing with 692 goals and 1,755 points.

Miscellaneous

• In 1994 at the Wimbledon American Pete Sampras successfully defends title against Goran Ivanišević of Croatia 7-6, 7-6, 6-0.

Soccer

• In 1994 at the FIFA World Cup, in a huge upset Romania eliminates Argentina 3-2 from the round of 16 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.