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1938 - Deane Beman, PGA golfer who became commissioner of the pro tour; in Washington, DC
1961 - Jeff Hostetler, quarterback of the New York Giants in their Super Bowl XXV victory; in Hollsopple, PA
1961 - Jimmy Key, lefty pitcher for the Blue Jays, Yankees, and Orioles; in Huntsville, AL
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1967 - Harvey Williams, running back who was the Kansas City Chiefs' first draft choice in 1991; in Hempstead, TX
1968 - Bimbo Coles, Virginia Tech guard who has played in the NBA with Miami and Golden State; in Covington, VA
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1993 - Mark Koenig, shortstop for the New York Yankees during the late 1920s; at 88
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1876 - Boston Wins First NL Game
The Boston Red Caps beat the Philadelphia Athletics, 6-5, at Philadelphia in the first game ever played in the National League. Orator Jim O'Rourke of Boston got the league's first hit.
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1898 - Two No-Hitters Thrown in Majors
There were two no-hitters in the National League today. Jim Hughes of Baltimore beat Boston, 8-0, and Cincinnati's Ted Breitenstein beat Pittsburgh, 11-0.
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1954 - NBA Adopts Shot Clock
At their annual meeting, NBA owners agreed to adopt the 24-second shot clock for the 1954-55 season.
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1970 - Seaver Strikes Out 19 Padres
New York Met pitcher Tom Seaver struck out the last 10 Padre hitters to tie the major league record of 19 strikeouts in a 9-inning game.
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1988 - Sundstrom Scores Playoff Record 8 Points
Patrik Sundstrom set an NHL playoff record by scoring 8 points, on 3 goals and 5 assists, as his New Jersey Devils beat the Washington Capitals, 10-4.
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