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1903 - Glenna Collet Vare, who won a record six U. S. Women's Amateur golf championships; in New Haven, CT
1935 - Len Dawson, Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback with the Kansas City Chiefs; in Alliance, OH
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1943 - Andy Etchebarren, who spent 15 seasons as a major league catcher; in Whittier, CA
1958 - Dickie Thon, major league shortstop whose career was cut short by a terrible beaning; in South Bend, IN
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1912 - Devore Swipes Four in One Inning
Josh Devore of the New York Giants went into the record books by stealing four bases in one inning as the Giants beat the Boston Braves, 21-12.
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1932 - Kramer Collects 6 Straight Hits
The Philadelphia Athletics' Roger Cramer collected six consecutive hits in a game. Cramer did it again three years later.
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1960 - Patterson Reclaims Title from Johansson
Floyd Patterson became the first heavyweight fighter ever to regain the world championship by knocking out Ingemar Johansson of Sweden at 1:51 of the fifth round.
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1967 - Jackson Beats Mets Again
Phillies' left-handed pitcher Larry Jackson beat the New York Mets for the 18th consecutive time.
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1968 - Hines Breaks 10-second Barrier
Jim Hines was timed at 9.95 seconds in the 100 meters at an AAU track meet. He was the first to break the 10-second mark in the event.
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1973 - Here's the Reason for the DH Rule
Cy Acosta of the Chicago White Sox became the first American League pitcher to bat since the designated hitter rule went into effect. He struck out.
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1980 - Duran Takes Welterweight Title
In a fight billed as the "Brawl in Montreal," Roberto Duran took a unanimous decision over Sugar Ray Leonard to win the WBC welterweight title. It was Leonard's first loss as a professional.
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