All posts tagged "this day in sports history"

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  Prep Sports

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 4/27

  1908 – The fourth modern Olympics opened in London, England. 1926 – Future Hall of Famer Mel Ott makes his MLB...

  By Mike Dywan
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  Prep Sports

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 4/26

  1905 – In a victory over the Pirates, Cubs outfield Jack McCarthy becomes the only outfielder in MLB history to throw...

  By Mike Dywan
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  Prep Sports

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 4/25

  1876 – The Chicago Cubs play in their first game as a member of the National League, defeating Louisville 4-0. 1950...

  By Mike Dywan
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  Prep Sports

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 4/24

  1901 – The Chicago White Stockings defeat the Cleveland Blues in the first ever game played in the American League. 1945...

  By Mike Dywan
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  Prep Sports

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 4/23

  1903 – The New York Highlanders, later known as the Yankees, win their first game as a major league team, defeating...

  By Mike Dywan
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  Prep Sports

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 4/22

  1876 – Boston defeats the Philadelphia Athletics by a 6-5 score in the first official National League game. 1914 – Babe...

  By Mike Dywan