1912 – New York Giants pitcher Rube Marquard wins his 19th consecutive decision, setting an MLB record that still stands. 1931 – German boxer Max Schmeling beats American Young Stribling by TKO in the 15th round in the first boxing match broadcast live on national...

1902 – John McGraw is hired as manager of the New York Giants, a position he would hold until 1932. 1903 – MLB batting champion Ed Delahanty disappears after being removed from a train by force. He is found dead at the bottom of Niagara Falls two weeks later. 1930 –...

1859 – Amherst defeats Williams 66-32 in the first-ever intercollegiate baseball game. 1904 – The Olympic Games open in St. Louis. They are the first Olympics held in the United States. 1910 – Comiskey Park opens on the South Side of Chicago, with the St. Louis Browns...

1934 – Detroit radio executive George Richards buys the NFL’s Portsmouth Spartans for $8,000, moves the team to Detroit, and renames them the Lions. 1962 – Dodgers pitcher Sandy Koufax throws his first of four career no-hitters, shutting down the Mets. 1965 – The NFL...

1897 – The Chicago Colts, who would eventually become the Cubs, set an MLB record for most runs scored in a single game by a team as they beat the Louisville Cardinals 36-7. 1941 – Joe DiMaggio extends his hitting streak to 41 games, breaking the record set by George...