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1933 - Doug Sanders, who won 21 tournaments on the PGA and Senior PGA tours; in Cedartown, GA
1934 - Willie Davis, Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end for the Green Bay Packers; in Lisbon, LA
1939 - Walt Bellamy, Basketball Hall of Fame center with the New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons; in New Bern, NC
1940 - John Pennel, the first pole vaulter to clear 17 feet and winner of the 1963 Sullivan Award; in Memphis, TN
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1963 - Karl Malone, Utah Jazz forward who was the NBA's Most Valuable Player in 1999; in Summerfield, LA
1963 - Julie Krone, the first woman jockey to win a triple crown event, the 1993 Belmont; in Benton Harbor, MI
1964 - Barry Bonds, outfielder who was the National League MVP in 1990, 1992, and 1993; in Riverside, CA
1973 - Kevin Hardy, linebacker who was the second player chosen in the 1996 NFL draft; in Evansville, IN
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1969 - Wilhelm Sets Pitcher Appearance Record
Chicago White Sox reliever Hoyt Wilhelm appeared in his 907th major league game, a new record. Wilhelm retired after the 1972 season with 1,070 appearances.
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1970 - Tiebreaker Adopted by ILTA
Adopting an idea long advocated by James Van Alen, the International Lawn Tennis Association decided to go with a 9-point tiebreaker to conclude sets tied at 6 games apiece.
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1983 - Brett Hits Pine Tar Home Run
George Brett's two-run homer apparently gave the Kansas City Royals a 5-4 lead over the New York Yankees in the top of the ninth inning. After a protest from Yankee manager Billy Martin, Brett was declared out because the pine tar on his bat extended more than 18 inches up the handle. The Royals then protested that decision and American League president Lee McPhail ordered that the home run should be allowed and the game replayed from that point. On Aug, 19, the game was finished and the Royals' 5-4 victory held up.
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