All posts tagged "this day in sports history"

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  Prep Sports

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 12/10

  1831 – “Spirit of the Times” begins publishing in New York City, the premier sports journal of the 19th century. 1919...

  By Joe Henrich
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  Prep Sports

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 12/9

  1913 – John K Tener becomes president of baseball’s National League. 1926 – USGA legalizes steel shaft golf clubs. 1931 –...

  By Mike Dywan
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  Prep Sports

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 12/8

  1942 – 8th Heisman Trophy Award: Frank Sinkwich, Georgia (HB). 1940 – National Football League Championship, Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C.: Chicago...

  By Mike Dywan
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  Prep Sports

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 12/7

  1907 – Eugene Corri becomes 1st referee in a boxing ring. 1929 – PGA Championship Men’s Golf, Hillcrest CC: Defending champion...

  By Mike Dywan
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  Prep Sports

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 12/6

  1913 – The White Sox beat the Giants 9-4 in exhibition game in Tokyo. 1925 – Record 73,000 pay to watch...

  By Mike Dywan
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  Prep Sports

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 12/5

  1914 – CFL Grey Cup, Varsity Stadium, Toronto: Toronto Argonauts win first Championship; beat U of Toronto Blues, 14-2. 1943 –...

  By Mike Dywan