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1945- Maurice “Rocket” Richard becomes the first player in NHL history to score 50 goals in a season, netting the milestone in the final game of the year. 1953 – Led by Don Schlundt scoring 30 points, Indiana beats Kansas 69-68 to win the NCAA men’s basketball national championship. 1953 – The Boston Braves move to Milwaukee. 1972 – The Cornell Men’s College hockey…

1897 – For the first time, a boxing match is photographed by a motion picture camera as Bob Fitzsimmons knocks out Jim Corbett in the 14th round to win the world heavyweight title. 1908 – Tommy Burns knocks out Jene Roche in 80 seconds to retain the world heavyweight title. 1939 – In the first-ever NCAA men’s basketball tournament game, Villanova beats Brown 42-30. 1940…

1900 – The American League forms, with franchises in Chicago, Washington, Milwaukee, Detroit, Cleveland, Boston, Philadelphia, and Baltimore. 1938 – Temple defeats Colorado 60-36 in the first National Invitation Tournament, which was the first major post-season college basketball tournament. 1947 – Billy Taylor of the Detroit Red Wings sets an NHL record by tallying seven assists in a 10-6 win over the Blackhawks. 1955…

1869 – The Cincinnati Red Stockings are the first pro baseball team after being founded by George Ellard and Harry Wright. 1912 – Legendary pitcher Cy Young retires from baseball, finishing his career with 511 wins. 1962 – Wilt Chamberlain becomes the first player in NBA history to score 4,000 points in a season. 1968 – Bob Beamon sets the world record for indoor…

1933 – The Chicago Blackhawks forfeit a game after the team refuses to return to the ice following the ejection of coach Tom Gorman. The Bruins, who lead 3-2 at the team, are credited with a 1-0 victory. 1954 – The Baltimore Bullets fall on the road at Milwaukee, giving them their 20th consecutive road loss. They are the only team in NBA history…

1894 – Englishman J.L. Johnstone invents the starting gate for horse racing. 1960 – The Chicago Cardinals of the NFL move to St. Louis. 1961 – Floyd Patterson knocks out Ingemar Johansson in the sixth round to retain the world heavyweight title. 1998 – Valpo’s Bryce Drew hits a leaning three-pointer as the clock expires, giving the Crusaders a 70-69 upset over Mississippi in…

1937 – Central Missouri State wins the first ever National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) tournament. 1966 – Blackhawks forward Bobby Hull sets an NHL record with his 51st goal of the season. 1994 – The University of Arkansas men’s track and field team wins their 11th straight NCAA Indoor Championship. The 54 point margin of victory is the largest in the 30 year…

1892 – The first public basketball game is held in Springfield, Massachusetts. 1961 – The Blackhawks and Maple Leafs rack up 40 total penalties in a single game, 20 by each side. That at the time was a record. 1963 – Loyola (Chicago) beats Tennessee Tech 111-42, setting the larges margin of victory (69 points) in the history of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament.…

1888 – Heavyweight boxing champion John L. Sullivan and challenger Charlie Mitchell fight to a draw after 30 rounds. 1913 – The Quebec Bulldogs win the Stanley Cup, beating Sydney in two games. 1961 – Wilt Chamberlain becomes the first player in NBA history to score 3,000 points in a season. 1963 – Pete Rose makes his Spring Training debut, picking up hits in…