Today In Sports History 9/18

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

Baseball

• In 1848 baseball rules 1st baseman can tag base for out instead of runner.

Boxing

• In 1946 Joe Louis KOs Tami Mauriello in the first round for the heavyweight boxing title.

Football

• In 1938 the Chicago Bears beat the Green Bay Packers 2-0.

Golf

• In  at the first Presidents Cup the US beats International team 20-12.

Hockey

• In 1993 the LA Mighty Ducks play their first NHL pre-season game against Penguins.

Miscellaneous

• In 1930 Enterprise (US) beats Shamrock V (UK) in 15th America’s Cup.