1901 – 11 MLB games are canceled due to the funeral of President William McKinley.1947 – Jackie Robinson is named Rookie of the Year.1955 – Mr. Cub, Ernie Banks sets an MLB record by hitting his fifth grand slam of the year.1958 - Bernie Krueger and the Wildcats of...
THIS DAY IN REGION FOOTBALL HISTORY - 9/19 1958 - Bernie Krueger and the Wildcats of Hammond High move to 3-0 after a 20-7 win against Pete Rucinski’s East Chicago Roosevelt team. Krueger and crew would not be defeated in ‘58, posting a 8-0-1 record. 1975 - Tom Stokes...
1938 – The Bears defeat the Packers 2-0 thanks to a fourth quarter safety.1956 – Mickey Mantle becomes the eighth player in MLB history to have a 50 homer season.1963 - The final baseball game at Polo Grounds is played, as the Phillies beat the Mets, 5-1.1964 - Russ...
10. MICHIGAN CITY WOLVES (1-3) LAST WEEK'S RANKING: Outside looking inWEEK 4: lost 20-14 to ValparaisoTHIS WEEK: at #3 Merrillville (3-1)WHY DID CITY MOVE UP?: After three relatively close losses to start the season, including a valiant effort against Valparaiso, City...
1917 - Baseball legend Honus Wagner retires at age 43.1920 - The NFL is officially formed in Canton, OH as 12 teams pay $100 to join the American Professional Football Association. The league changes its name to the NFL in 1922.1941 - Stan Musial makes his MLB debut,...
1869 - Reported to be Golf's first hole-in-one, shot by Tom Morris. 1924 - Jim Bottomley of the St. Louis Cardinals sets the MLB record for RBIs in a game with 12. 1953 – The American League approves the St. Louis Browns move to Baltimore, where the team would be...
1946 – A game between the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Cubs is called when players, umpires and fans are attacked by gnats.1950 – Yankees first baseman Johnny Mize has a three homer game for a record sixth time in his career.1952 – The Boston Braves play in their final...
CLICK HERE FOR THE INTRO! BEATING THE BRICKIES – Article #1 /57... and NO!Lake Central Stops The StreakBeating the Brickies. Wide receiver Frank Kostouros smiles when he thinks about it. So too does offensive tackle Jeff White. Head coach Elmer Britton said it was...
