1914 – White Sox pitcher Joe Benz throws a no-hitter against the Cleveland Indians.
1927 – Detroit Tigers first baseman Johnny Neun records an unassisted triple play in a win over the Indians. Neun grabs a line drive, tags a runner at first and then runs to second base to get the third out on the force.
1983 – The Philadelphia 76ers sweep the Lakers to win the NBA title.
1987 – The Edmonton Oilers win their third Stanley Cup title, beating the Flyers 3-1 in game seven.
1997 – Ila Borders becomes the first woman to pitch in a regular season professional baseball game, appearing for the St. Paul Saints in a game against Sioux Falls.
2008 – Usain Bolt breaks the world record in the 100m sprint with a time of 9.72 seconds.
comments
Related Topicsthis day in sports history



Prep Sports
THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 5/20

Prep Sports
THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 5/19

Prep Sports
THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 5/18

Prep Sports
THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 5/17

Baseball
BASEBALL: IHSBCA Poll – 5/16/22

Prep Sports
THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 5/16

Prep Sports
THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 5/15

Prep Sports
THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 5/14

Prep Sports
THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 5/13

Prep Sports
THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 5/18

Prep Sports
THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 5/20

Prep Sports
THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 5/19

Prep Sports
THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 5/16

Prep Sports
THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 5/15

Prep Sports
THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 5/17

Prep Sports
THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 5/14

Prep Sports
THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 5/8

Prep Sports
THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 5/13

Basketball
VIDEO: Boone Grove at Hebron Boys Basketball

Basketball
VIDEO: Kouts at Morgan Twp. Boys Basketball
