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1903 - 7th Boston Marathon won by John Lorden of Massachusetts in 2:41:29.8.

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1903 - New York Highlanders play their first game, with Jack Chesbro losing 3-1 to Al Orth and Washington Nationals.

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1908 - 12th Boston Marathon won by Tom Morrissey of New York in 2:25:43.2.

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1910 - Cleveland Indians Addie Joss second no-hitter, beats Chicago, 1-0.

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1912 - Fenway Park officially opens, Boston Red Sox beat New York Highlanders 7-6 in 11.

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1912 - Tiger Stadium in Detroit opens, Detroit Tigers beat Cleveland Indians 6-5.

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1914 - 18th Boston Marathon won by James Duffy of Canada in 2:25:01.2.

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1916 - First National League game at Weeghman Park (Wrigley Field) in Chicago opens, Chicago Cubs beat Cincinnati Reds 7-6.

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1920 - (to September 12) The Games of the VII Olympiad are held in Antwerp, Belgium.

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1920 - Philadelphia Phillies manager Gravvy Cravath puts himself in as pinch hitter, his three-run homer and beats New York Giants 3-0.

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