Mike Dywan

Stories By Mike Dywan

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  This Day in Sports History

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 4/7

  1896 – American athlete Robert Garrett wins the throwing double at the Olympics in Athens Greece by winning the shot put...

  By Mike Dywan
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  This Day in Sports History

  / 9 months ago

  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 4/6

  1896 – The first modern Olympic Games begin in Athens, Greece. American athlete James B. Connelly wins the first event –...

  By Mike Dywan
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  This Day in Sports History

  / 9 months ago

  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 4/5

  1915 – In a heavyweight bout held in Havana, Cuba, Jess Willard beats Jack Johnson in the 26th round to win...

  By Mike Dywan
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  This Day in Sports History

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 4/4

  1937 – Byron Nelson wins the Masters by two strokes over Ralph Guldahl. 1974 – Hank Aaron ties Babe Ruth’s career...

  By Mike Dywan
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  This Day in Sports History

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 4/3

  1930 – The Montreal Canadiens complete a two-game sweep of Boston to win the Stanley Cup. 1987 – The Cubs trade...

  By Mike Dywan
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  This Day in Sports History

  / 9 months ago

  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 4/2

  1931 – 17-year-old girl pitcher Jackie Mitchell strikes out both Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth in an exhibition game. 1972 –...

  By Mike Dywan