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1902 - Al Simmons, (Aloysius Syzmanski), Hall of Fame outfielder who hit .334 in his career; in Milwaukee

 

1908 - Horton Smith, who won the first Masters in 1934 and won it again in 1936; in Springfield, MO
1943 - Tommy John, who won 20 games three times in a four-season stretch; in Terre Haute, IN

 

1966 - Jose Mesa, who had a win and 3 saves for the Indians in the 1997 ALCS; in Azua, DR

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1977 - Janet Guthrie Qualifies at Indy

With an average speed of more than 188 miles an hour, Janet Guthrie became the first woman driver to qualify for the Indianapolis 500.

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1990 - Dawson Draws Record 5 Free Passes

Andre Dawson of the Chicago Cubs was given 5 intentional walks by the Cincinnati Reds in a 16-inning game, setting a major league record.

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