Stories By Mike Dywan
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Prep Sports
/ 1 year agoTHIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 8/13
1906 – After pitching 187 consecutive complete games, Cubs pitcher Jack Taylor’s streak comes to an end with a three-inning outing...
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Prep Sports
/ 1 year agoTHIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 8/12
1960 – US track athlete, Ralph Boston, sets the long jump record at 26.94 feet. 1963 – St. Louis Cardinals great...
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Prep Sports
/ 1 year agoTHIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 8/11
1919 – The Green Bay Packers football team is founded by Curly Lambeau and George Calhoun. The team is named after...
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Prep Sports
/ 1 year agoTHIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 8/10
1901 – Frank Isbell of the White Sox sets a record by stranding 11 runners on base. 1934 – Babe Ruth...
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Prep Sports
/ 1 year agoTHIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 8/9
1918 – Reds manager Christy Mathewson suspends player Hal Chase on suspicion of fixing games. 1925 – Babe Ruth is subbed...
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Prep Sports
/ 1 year agoTHIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 8/8
1976 – The White Sox debut uniforms which feature the players wearing shorts. They don’t last long. 1984 – Carl Lewis...