Today in Sports History: 1/9

Today in Sports History: 1/9

1811 – The first recorded Woman’s Golf Tournament takes place in Musselburgh, East Lothian Scotland.  1903 – Frank Farrell and Bill Devery Puchase the American League’s Baltimore baseball franchise for $18,000 and move to New York City. Later become the Yankees. 1942...

Today in Sports History: 1/9

Today in Sports History: 1/8

1913 –  The New York Yankees hire Frank Chance as their new manager. 1945 – A new record is set as the Kentucky Wildcats defeat Arkansas State 75-6. Thus becoming the first to hold a team to just six points in a game. 1947 – Toronto Maple Leaf’s rookie Howie Meeker...

Today in Sports History: 1/9

Today in Sports History: 1/7

1889 – First College All – American Team is selected. The team was selected by Caspar Whitney and published in “This Week Sports”. The team included Amos Alonzo Stagg from Yale and all were from the Ivy League. 1927 – Globetrotters play first game. The Lineup for the...