Wednesday, Apr 24, 2024
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1963 - Boston Celtics' Bob Cousy retires.
1965 - New York Mets' Casey Stengel wins his 3,000th game as manager.
1966 - Atlanta Braves win National League-record 18 straight home games (17 in Milwaukee).
1966 - Carol Mann wins LPGA Peach Blossom Golf Invitational.
1967 - 21st NBA Championship: Philadelphia 76ers beat San Francisco Warriors, 4 games to 2.
1968 - ABC Masters Bowling Tournament won by Pete Tountas.
1974 - Dutch women's hockey team becomes world champion.
1974 - NFL grants franchise to Tampa Bay (Buccaneers).
1977 - Kathy Whitworth wins LPGA American Defender Golf Tournament.
1978 - California Angels' Nolan Ryan strikes out 15 Mariners, 20th time he has 15 in game.