1939 – A pro football game is aired on television for the first time as NBC broadcasts Brooklyn’s win over Philadelphia. 1961 – Erich Barnes of the New York Giants ties an NFL record by returning an interception 102 yards for a touchdown. 1966 – NHL legend Bobby Orr...
10. Chesterton Trojans (5-4) LAST WEEK: lost 42-7 at #2 Merrillville PREVIOUS RANKING: 9 NEXT WEEK: Idle (vs. LaPorte on 10/31) WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?: The second of two straight rough challenges for Chesterton. Chesterton's end-of-the-year schedule is less than...
1909 – Ty Cobb steals home in a World Series game. 1915 – Woodrow Wilson becomes the first sitting US President to attend a World Series game. 1919 – The Reds beat the White Sox to win the World Series, which would eventually be known for the Black Sox scandal. 1938...
10. Morton Governors (5-2) LAST WEEK: 76-0 win over Hammond Central PREVIOUS RANKING: 10 NEXT WEEK: at #8 Hobart (5-2) WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?: A third straight convincing shutout victory for the Govs. This one felt personal, as the Morton Governors took care of some...
1926 – Ty Cobb resigns as manager of the Detroit Tigers. He is replaced by George Moriarty who...
