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1914 - Eulace Peacock, who beat Jesse Owens in both the 100-yard dash and the long jump at the 1935 nationals; in Dothan, AL
1965 - Michael Dean Perry, NFL defensive tackle for the Cleveland Browns and Denver Broncos; in Aiken, SC
1967 - Brian McRae, outfielder who spent 10 years in the major leagues with four teams; in Bradenton, FL
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1967 - Rob Burnett, defensive end who's had 71 sacks in 14 NFL seasons; in East Orange, NJ
1970 - Jim Thome, slugging first baseman who has 332 career home runs in 12 major-league season; in Peoria, IL
1971 - Jim Flanigan, defensive tackle who has spent 10 seasons in the NFL with three teams; in Green Bay, WI
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1911 - Ed Walsh Throws No-Hitter, Walks One
Ed Walsh of the Chicago White Sox threw a no-hitter to beat Boston, 5-0. Only one runner reached base against Walsh, on a walk in the fourth inning.
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1938 - Historic Double Win for Yankees
The Yankees swept a doubleheader against the Cleveland Indians in New York. Joe DiMaggio hit three triples in the first game, an 8-7 win, and Monte Pearson pitched a no-hitter for a 13-0 victory in the second game.
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1982 - Henderson Sets Career Steals Mark
Oakland's Rickey Henderson stole four bases against the Milwaukee Brewers to give him 122 for the season, breaking Lou Brock's former record of 119.
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1985 - Fernandez Is Youngest Open Winner
Eight days after her 14th birthday, Mary Joe Fernandez beat Sara Gomer in the first round, becoming the youngest player ever to win a match in the U. S. Open.
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