Mike Dywan

Stories By Mike Dywan

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  Prep Sports

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 8/26

  1903 – The Phillies walk 17 Dodgers in a single game. 1912 – Walter Johnson’s 16-game winning streak as a pitcher...

  By Mike Dywan
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  Prep Sports

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 8/25

  1921 – Yankees pitcher Harry Harper ties an MLB record by hitting three batters in one inning. 1922 – The Cubs...

  By Mike Dywan
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  Prep Sports

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 8/24

  1919 – Cleveland pitcher Ray Caldwell is knocked unconscious after being struck by lightning in the ninth inning in a game...

  By Mike Dywan
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  Prep Sports

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 8/23

  1923 – Paavo Nurmi of Finland sets the 1 mile world record at 4:10.4, it stands for 8 years.  1933 –...

  By Mike Dywan
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  Prep Sports

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 8/22

  1917 – Pirates outfielder Carson Bigbee sets an MLB record with 11 at bats in a 22 inning game. 1950 –...

  By Mike Dywan
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  Prep Sports

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 8/21

  1901 – Orioles pitcher Joe McGinnity is suspended for punching and spitting on an umpire. The suspension, initially a lifetime ban,...

  By Mike Dywan