1892 – Jim Corbett knocks out John L. Sullivan in the 21st round to win the first world heavyweight title bout fought under the Marquis of Queensberry rules.
1955 – Yankees pitcher Whitey Ford becomes the fifth pitcher in MLB history to throw one hitters in consecutive games.
1974 – Billie Jean King wins her 4th U.S. Open singles title over Evonne Goolagong Cawley.
1979 – ESPN goes on the air for the first time.
1984 – Mets’ Pitcher Dwight Gooden sets the National League rookie record at 236.
1986 – Dan Marino throws his 100th career touchdown pass, becoming the fastest passer in NFL history to reach this mark.
1991 – BYU quarterback Ty Detmer sets an NCAA record by passing for 11,606 career yards.
1992 – Bud Selig is appointed as interim Commissioner of MLB. He would not officially become the full time Commissioner until 1998.
1993 – Mark Whiten of the St. Louis Cardinals hits four home runs and drive in 12 runs in a 15-2 win over the Reds. He’s the first player in MLB history to accomplish both feats in the same game.
1996 – Mike Tyson defeats Bruce Seldon for the WBA heavyweight championship in just 96 seconds.
2002 – Serena Williams wins his second U.S. Open title, defeating her sister, Venus, in straight sets.
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