1916 – Christy Mathewson, then pitching for the Reds, picks up career victory #373. It is the only win in his 17 year career that was not with the New York Giants.1954 – Willie Mays sets an MLB record with his 82nd extra base hit of the season.1968 – Tigers pitcher...
1883 - One armed pitcher Hugh Daily of Cleveland throws a no-hitter against Philadelphia.1902 - The famous Cubs trio of Joe Tinker, Johnny Evers and Frank Chance appear together for the first time.1909 - Ty Cobb clinches the AL home run title by hitting his ninth home...
1930 – Brooklyn’s Al Lopez records the last recorded bounce home run in MLB history.1976 - Seattle Seahawks play their first regular-season game in a 30-24 loss against St. Louis. 1979 – Carl Yastrzemski of the Red Sox picks up career hit #3,000.1984 – Mets pitcher...
THIS DAY IN REGION FOOTBALL HISTORY - 9/12 1964 - The Andrean 59ers open the season with a Saturday contest at Gilroy Stadium where they get a 21-14 win over the Blue Devils of Gary Froebel.1975 - The River Forest Ingots and Wirt Troopers go to overtime before the...
1912 – Philadelphia second baseman Eddie Collins sets an MLB record by stealing six bases in a game.1927 - Babe Ruth hits his 50th homer during his record-setting 60 homerun season.1928 – Ty Cobb plays in his final MLB game. This will not be the only notable moment...
10. PORTAGE INDIANS (2-1) LAST WEEK'S RANKING: #6WEEK 3: lost 23-21 to #9 Lake CentralNEXT WEEK: #3 Merrillville (2-1)WHAT HAPPENED?: Another close loss to their fellow Indians.After last week's close loss to Lake Central, it marked the fourth consecutive game between...
1918 – Players on both the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs threaten to strike during the World Series unless they are guaranteed $2,500 for each player on the winning team and $1,000 for each player on the losing team.1950 - Joe DiMaggio becomes the first player to...
