Today In Sports History 9/12

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

Baseball

• In 1930 Brooklyn catcher Al Lopez hits major league’s last recorded bounce HR

Miscellaneous

• In 1885 the highest score (35) recorded in any 1st-class soccer match is set

NFL

• In 1976 Seattle Seahawks play their first regular-season game (St L 30, Sea 24)

Tennis

• In 1936 at the Men’s US National Championship, Englishman Fred Perry wins his 8th and final Grand Slam event before turning pro; beats American Don Budge 2-6, 6-2, 8-6, 1-6, 10-8