Today In Sports History 8/4

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

Baseball

• In 1909 MLB umpire Tim Hurst instigates a riot by spitting in the face of A’s 2nd baseman Eddie Collins who had questioned a call; 2 weeks later Hurst banned for life.

Boxing

• In 1947 American boxer Ike Williams knocks out Bob Montgomery in 6 rounds in Philadelphia to unify the world lightweight title.

Football

• In 1961 the 28th NFL Chicago College All-Star Game: Philadelphia 28, All-Stars 14.

Golf

• In 1945 American golfer Byron Nelson wins Canadian Open at Uplands & Thornhill CC for a record 11th consecutive PGA victory, on way to record season tally of 18.

Miscellaneous

• In 1922 Lizzie Murphy becomes the first female to play against MLB players in a charity exhibition game; all-stars from New England and AL versus Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.

Olympics 

• In 1936 American athlete Jesse Owens wins his second gold medal at the Berlin Olympics; beats German Luz Long in the long jump final with an Olympic record.