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1871 - First US amateur outdoor athletic games (New York).

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1905 - England Pilgrim Association beats All New York 11, 7-1 in soccer at Polo Grounds.

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1935 - Hank Greenberg is unanimously selected as American League Most Valuable Player.

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1950 - Tom Powers of Duke scores six touchdowns.

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1973 - The Oakland Athletics' win the 70th World Series defeating the New York Mets, 5-2 in Game 7.

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1974 - First New York Islanders' shut-out opponent-Billy Smith 5-0 vs Washington Capitals.

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1975 - Boston Red Sox Carlton Fisk's 12th inning home run beats Cincinnati Reds 7-6 in game six of World Series.

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1976 - Cincinnati Reds sweep New York Yankees in 73rd World Series.

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1976 - New York Knicks retire first number, 19, Willis Reed.

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1979 - Greta Waitz wins woman participation in New York City marathon (2:27:33).

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