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1894 - Howard Ehmke, Philadelphia Athletics' pitcher who won the first game of the 1929 World Series; in Silver Creek, NY
1903 - Mike Michalske, Pro Football Hall of Fame guard with the Green Bay Packers; in Cleveland
1948 - Eddie James Hart, who ran on the gold medal 4 by 100-meter relay team in 1972; in Martinez, CA
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1954 - Vince Ferragamo, 10-year NFL quarterback who also spent a season in the CFL; in Torrance, CA
1967 - Omar Vizquel, Gold Glove shortstop with the Mariners and Indians; in Caracas, Venezuela
1972 - Chipper Jones, switch-hitting third baseman with the Atlanta Braves; in De Land, FL
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1901 - American League Becomes Major
The Chicago White Stockings beat the Cleveland Blues, 8-2, as the American League started its first season as a major league. Three other scheduled opening games were rained out.
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1909 - Record Still Stands, on Three Legs
Harry Hillman and Lawson Robertson set a world record, never broken, of 11 seconds in the 100-yard three-legged race. (In a three-legged race, the left leg of one runner is tied to the right leg of the other runner.)
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1994 - Robinson Wins Scoring Title with 71-Point Game
San Antonio center David Robinson scored 71 points in a 112-97 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers to win the NBA scoring title. He became the fourth to score more than 70 points; the others were Wilt Chamberlain, Elgin Baylor, and David Thompson.
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