All posts tagged "this day in sports history"

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  This Day in Sports History

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 4/3

  1930 – The Montreal Canadiens complete a two-game sweep of Boston to win the Stanley Cup. 1987 – The Cubs trade...

  By Mike Dywan
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  This Day in Sports History

  / 8 months ago

  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 4/2

  1931 – 17-year-old girl pitcher Jackie Mitchell strikes out both Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth in an exhibition game. 1972 –...

  By Mike Dywan
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  This Day in Sports History

  / 8 months ago

  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 4/1

  1938 – Joe Louis knocks out Harry Thomas in the fifth round to retain the world heavyweight title. 1969 – The...

  By Mike Dywan
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  This Day in Sports History

  / 8 months ago

  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 3/31

  1931 – Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne is among eight people killed in a plane crash in Kansas. In his 13-year...

  By Mike Dywan
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  This Day in Sports History

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 3/30

  1940 – Indiana wins the college basketball national championship, defeating Kansas 60-42. 1976 – Paul Silas becomes the third player in...

  By Mike Dywan
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  This Day in Sports History

  / 8 months ago

  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 3/29

  1929 – The Boston Bruins win the Stanley Cup with a  2-1 win over the Rangers, sweeping the best of three...

  By Mike Dywan