1932 – German boxer Max Schmeling loses the NYSAC, NBA and lineal heavyweight boxing titles in a controversial split points decision to American Jack Sharkey. 1939 – The Yankees announce Lou Gehrig’s retirement after he is diagnosed with ALS. 1960 – Armin Hary of West...
1936 – Jesse Owens sets a world record in the 100-meter dash at 10.2 seconds in a meet in Chicago. 1950 – Joe DiMaggio picks up career hit #2,000. 1973 – Chicago’s Cy Acosta becomes the first American League pitcher to bat since the DH rule was implemented. He strikes...
MLB Schedule - 6/19 Blue Jays at Cubs - 1:20White Sox at Tigers - 5:40Reds at Yankees - 6:05Giants at Marlins - 6:10Nationals at Rays - 6:10Brewers at Braves - 6:15Guardians at Astros - 7:10Cardinals at Royals - 7:15Pirates at Rockies - 7:40Angels at Athletics -...
1846 – The New York Knickerbocker Club played against the New York Club in what is acknowledged as the first organized baseball game. 1867 – “Ruthless” wins the first ever Belmont Stakes. 1938 – After throwing two consecutive no-hitters, Reds pitcher Johnny Vander...
1938 – The Dodgers hire Babe Ruth as a coach for the remainder of the season. 1948 – Phillies pitching great Robin Roberts makes his MLB debut, losing 2-0 to the Pirates. 1972 – The US Supreme Court confirms a lower court’s ruling in the Curt Flood case, upholding...
