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1883 - Tom Shevlin, All-American end at Yale from 1903 through 1905; in Muskegon, MI
1926 - Pete Rozelle, NFL commissioner 1960 to 1989, who brought pro football into the television era; in South Gate, CA
1961 -Mike Rozier, Nebraska and NFL running back who won the 1983 Heisman Trophy; in Camden, NJ
1963 - Tony Castillo, left-handed pitcher for the Braves and Blue Jays; in Lara, Venezuela
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1971 - Allen Johnson, 1996 gold medalist in the 100-meter hurdles; in Washington, DC
1973 - Chris Webber, All-American center at Michigan who was the first player chosen in the 1993 NBA draft; in Detroit
1977 - Rod White, member of the U. S. Archery team that won a gold medal at the 1996 Olympics; in Sharon, PA
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1934 - Carnera Defends Title Against Loughran
In his second defense of the heavyweight boxing championship, Primo Carnera won a 15-round decision over Tommy Loughran in Miami.
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1949 - Joe Louis Announces Ring Retirement
Heavyweight champion Joe Louis announced his retirement after reigning for nearly 12 years and defending the title 30 times. However, he was forced to return to the ring in 1950 because he owed more than $1 million in taxes.
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1973 - Robyn Smith Is First Woman Stakes Winner
In the Paumanok Handicap at Aqueduct, Robyn Smith rode North Star to victory, becoming the first woman jockey to win a stakes race.
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1983 - Tamara McKinney Wins World Cup
Tamara McKinney won the overall World Cup championship, becoming the first U. S. woman skier to do so.
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1988 - Gretzky Sets Career Assist Record
Edmonton center Wayne Gretzky got his 1,050th assist against the Los Angeles Kings, breaking Gordie Howe's career record in his 681st NHL game. It had taken Howe 1,767 games to notch 1,049.
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1991 - TV Golf Fan Turns Azinger In
An alert but perhaps over-zealous television viewer, watching the Doral Ryder Open, saw Paul Azinger accidentally move a pebble with his foot while taking his stance. The viewer called in and Azinger was disqualified after officials reviewed videotapes.
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