All posts tagged "this day in sports history"

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  Prep Sports

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 11/4

  1924 – The State of California legalizes professional boxing, which had been illegal since 1914. 1959 – Mr. Cub Ernie Banks...

  By Mike Dywan
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  Prep Sports

  / 3 weeks ago

  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 11/3

  1926 – Ty Cobb resigns as manager of the Detroit Tigers. He is replaced by George Moriarty who becomes the first...

  By Mike Dywan
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  Prep Sports

  / 3 weeks ago

  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 11/2

  1895 – The first organized auto race in the United States is held in Chicago as six cars compete on a...

  By Mike Dywan
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  Prep Sports

  / 3 weeks ago

  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 11/1

  1924 – The Boston Bruins, the first US based franchise in the NHL, is founded. 1946 – The first Basketball Association...

  By Mike Dywan
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  Prep Sports

  / 3 weeks ago

  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 10/31

  1950 – Earl Lloyd becomes the first black player to appear in an NBA game, debuting with the Washington Capitols. 1968...

  By Joe Henrich
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  Prep Sports

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 10/30

  1954 – The 24 second shot clock is used in pro basketball for the first time, in a game between Boston...

  By Joe Henrich