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1910 - Ralph Metcalfe, Olympic sprinter who once held three world records; in Atlanta
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1943 - Gale Sayers, Pro Football Hall of Fame running back for the Chicago Bears; in Wichita, KS
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1894 - Lowe Hits 4 Home Runs
Boston second baseman Bobby Lowe became the first major league player to hit four home runs in a game.
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1911 - Harroun Wins First Indy 500
Hometown boy Ray Harroun won the first Indianapolis 500 with an average speed of 74.602 mph.
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1922 - Players Switch Teams Between Games
Between games of a doubleheader, the Chicago Cubs traded outfielder Max Flack to the Cardinals for outfielder Cliff Heathcote. They both played for both teams that afternoon.
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1951 - Charles Retains Title Against Maxim
In his third defense of the year, Ezzard Charles won a 15-round decision over Joey Maxim to retain the world heavyweight championship.
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