Today in Sports History: 2/21

Today in Sports History: 2/21

1931 – The White Sox and Giants play in the first exhibition night game. 1941 – Portage High School basketball player Joe Sam sets the Northwest Indiana (Lake & Porter Counties) single game boys basketball scoring record by putting up 57 in a game against...

Today in Sports History: 2/21

Today in Sports History: 2/20

1887 – The International Association, the first minor league baseball association, is organized in Pittsburgh. 1951 – After a point-shaving scandal involving basketball, Long Island University drops all intercollegiate sports. The basketball team returns to play in...

Today in Sports History: 2/21

Today in Sports History: 2/19

1928 – Canada wins the gold medal at the Winter Olympics in St. Moritz, Switzerland. Represented by the team from the University of Toronto, beat their three opponents 38-0 on their way to the gold. 1970 – Detroit Tigers pitcher Denny McLain is suspended from baseball...