1917 – White Sox pitcher Ed Cicotte throws a no-hitter against the St. Louis Browns. 1925 – A regular season baseball game is broadcast on the radio for the first time as WGN airs a Cubs win over the Pirates. 1931 – The Blackhawks fall in the deciding game five of the...

1926 – At age 38, Walter Johnson throws his seventh career opening day shutout. 1942 – In a final showdown of two golf legends, Byron Nelson defeats Ben Hogan by one stroke in an 18 hole playoff to win the Masters. 1949 – The Minneapolis Lakers defeat the Washington...

1938 – The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Toronto Maple Leafs to win the Stanley Cup, becoming the first team to win the cup with a losing record. 1940 – The NFL cuts down the penalty yardage on clipping from 25 yards to 15. 1942 – Byron Nelson wins his second Masters,...

1907 – Roger Bresnahan of the New York Giants becomes the first catcher to wear shin guards. 1936 – The Red Wings beat the Maple Leafs to win the Stanley Cup. 1965 – Jack Nicklaus shoots a record 271 to win the Masters by nine strokes over Arnold Palmer and Gary...