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

Golf

• In 1863 at the Men’s British Open, Willie Park, Sr. wins his 2nd title. Park beats rival Tom Morris Sr. by 2 strokes

Miscellaneous

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

NFL

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

Tennis

• In 1926 at the Men’s US National Championship, Frenchman René Lacoste wins first of 2 straight US titles. Lacosta beats countryman Jean Borotra 6-4, 6-0, 6-4