1962 – Philadelphia center Wilt Chamberlin scores 73 points in the Warrior’s 135-117 win over the Chicago Packers. At that time it is the most points scored in an NBA regulation game, and remains tied third for highest total. 1968 – Minnesota North Star player Bill...

1918 – Montreal Canadian’s center Joe Malone scores five goals in a 9-4 win over Ottawa to become the first 20 goal scorer in NHL history. 1946 – The NFL Champs Cleveland Rams given permission to move to Los Angeles.   1951 – Ezzard Charles TKO’s Lee Oma in 10 rounds...

1915 – Jacob Ruppert and Colonal Tillinghast Houston Purchase the New York Yankees for $460,000. Rupport pays his portion in cash. 1960 – Unknown to a lot of boxing fans, LaMar Clark sets a pro boxing record of 44 consecutive knockouts.  Twenty eight of which were...

1965 – 15th NFL Pro Bowl at Los Angeles Coliseum. Western Conference defeats the Eastern Conference 34-14. MVPs Minnesota Viking quarterback Fran Tarkenton and Detroit Lions Defensive back Terry Barr. 1967 – NBA holds its 17th All-Star Game. West beats the East...