1892 – Charlie Reilly of the Philadelphia Phillies is the first pinch hitter in Major League Baseball history. 1901 – In the only Kentucky Derby raced in April, His Eminance wins the race by 1.5 lengths over Sannazarro. 1936 – The first pro baseball game in Japan...

1923 – Wembley Stadium opens with a soccer match between the Bolton Sounders and West Ham United. 1930 – The first organized night baseball game is played in Independence, Missouri. 1961 – The NFL chooses Canton, Ohio as the site for the Hall of Fame. 1966 – The...

1908 – The fourth modern Olympics opened in London, England. 1926 – Future Hall of Famer Mel Ott makes his MLB debut for the Giants at just 17 years old. 1947 – “Babe Ruth Day” is celebrated at Yankee Stadium. 1956 – Heavyweight boxing champ Rocky Marciano announces...

1905 – In a victory over the Pirates, Cubs outfield Jack McCarthy becomes the only outfielder in MLB history to throw out three runners at the plate, with each of the runners being the second out in a double play, in a single game. 1912 – Hugh Bradley of the Red Sox...

1876 – The Chicago Cubs play in their first game as a member of the National League, defeating Louisville 4-0. 1950 – Chuck Cooper, selected by the Boston Celtics, becomes the first African-American player drafted into the NBA. 1964 – The Toronto Maple Leafs win their...

1901 – The Chicago White Stockings defeat the Cleveland Blues in the first ever game played in the American League. 1945 – “Happy” Chandler is named the second commissioner in MLB history. 1957 – Cubs pitchers combine to walk an MLB record nine batters in one inning...

1876 – Boston defeats the Philadelphia Athletics by a 6-5 score in the first official National League game. 1914 – Babe Ruth appears in his first pro game as a pitcher, throwing a shutout while scattering six hits. 1915 – The Yankees uniforms feature pinstripes for...