All posts tagged "this day in sports history"

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  Prep Sports

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 8/27

  1911 – White Sox pitcher Ed Walsh throws a no-hitter against the Boston Red Sox. 1918 – Reds manager Christy Mathewson...

  By Mike Dywan
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  Prep Sports

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 8/26

  1903 – The Phillies walk 17 Dodgers in a single game. 1912 – Walter Johnson’s 16-game winning streak as a pitcher...

  By Mike Dywan
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  Prep Sports

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 8/22

  1917 – Pirates outfielder Carson Bigbee sets an MLB record with 11 at bats in a 22 inning game. 1950 –...

  By Mike Dywan
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  Prep Sports

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 8/21

  1901 – Orioles pitcher Joe McGinnity is suspended for punching and spitting on an umpire. The suspension, initially a lifetime ban,...

  By Mike Dywan
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  Prep Sports

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 8/20

  1915 – The White Sox acquire “Shoeless” Joe Jackson from Cleveland in exchange for three players and $31,500. 1920 – The...

  By Mike Dywan
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  Prep Sports

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 8/17

  1920 – Ray Chapman of the Cleveland Indians dies after being hit in the head by a pitch thrown by Carl...

  By Mike Dywan