All posts tagged "this day in sports history"

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  This Day in Sports History

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 2/25

  1940 — W2XBS in New York broadcasts the first American hockey game, allowing viewers to watch the Rangers take on the...

  By Mike Dywan
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  This Day in Sports History

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 2/24

  1917 – The Boston Red Sox sell Smokey Joe Wood, at 26 years old, to Cleveland for $15,000. 1932 – Malcolm...

  By Mike Dywan
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  This Day in Sports History

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 2/22

  1893 – Auburn beats Alabama 32-22 in the first ever “Iron Bowl.” 1959 – Lee Petty wins the first ever Daytona...

  By Mike Dywan
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  This Day in Sports History

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 2/21

  1931 – The White Sox and Giants play in the first exhibition night game. 1941 – Portage High School basketball player...

  By Mike Dywan
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  This Day in Sports History

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  1951 – Sugar Ray Robinson defeats Jake LaMotta to win the middleweight title. 1966 – Wilt Chamberlain breaks the NBA scoring...

  By Mike Dywan
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  This Day in Sports History

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 2/13

  1920 – The National Negro Baseball League is formed. 1937 – The Boston Redskins receive permission from the NFL to move...

  By Mike Dywan