Today in Sports History: 3/12

Today in Sports History: 3/12

1937 – Central Missouri State wins the first ever National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) tournament. 1966 – Blackhawks forward Bobby Hull sets an NHL record with his 51st goal of the season. 1994 – The University of Arkansas men’s track and field...

Today in Sports History: 3/12

Today in Sports History: 3/11

1892 – The first public basketball game is held in Springfield, Massachusetts. 1961 – The Blackhawks and Maple Leafs rack up 40 total penalties in a single game, 20 by each side. That at the time was a record. 1963 – Loyola (Chicago) beats Tennessee Tech 111-42,...

Today in Sports History: 3/12

Today in Sports History: 3/10

1888 – Heavyweight boxing champion John L. Sullivan and challenger Charlie Mitchell fight to a draw after 30 rounds. 1913 – The Quebec Bulldogs win the Stanley Cup, beating Sydney in two games. 1961 – Wilt Chamberlain becomes the first player in NBA history to score...

Today in Sports History: 3/12

Today in Sports History: 3/9

1936 – Babe Ruth turns down an offer from the Cincinnati Reds to make a un-retire and play for the team. 1946 – Ted Williams if offered to play in the Mexican Baseball League for $500,000, but refuses.  1948 – NHL president Clarence Campbell bans Billy Taylor of the...