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1902 - John J McGraw becomes manager of New York Giants (stays for 30 years).

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1906 - New York Yankees win by forfeit, for their first time.

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1921 - First million dollar gate ($1.7m) boxing match (Dempsey knocks out Carpentier).

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1927 - First American to win Wimbeldon in 20 years (Helen Wills Moody).

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1933 - Carl Hubbell shuts-out Saint Louis Cardinals 1-0 in 18 innings without a walk.

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1935 - Great Britain boxers beat US team in first international Golden Gloves.

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1938 - Helen Wills Moody (US) wins her 8th and final Wimbeldon singles tournament.

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1941 - Joe DiMaggio breaks Willie Keeler's 44-game baseball hitting streak (45th of 56).

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1943 - Cleveland Indians score 12 runs in fourth inning and beat New York Yankees 12-0.

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1966 - Billie Jean King wins her first (of six) Wimbeldon single titles.

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