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1890 - United States Polo Association formed, New York City.

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1919 - Man O' War wins first victory as a 2-year-old at Belmont.

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1931 - New York Yankees turn triple-play but lose 7-5 to the Cleveland Indians.

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1934 - New York Yankees' player Myrl Hoag hits six singles in one game.

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1937 - Philadelphia Phillies, trailing 8-2 to Saint Louis Cardinals, forfeit game.

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1946 - The 11 Basketball of America Association teams meet to schedule first season.

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1976 - Boston Celtics beat Phoenix Suns for NBA championship, 4 games to 2.

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1977 - Doobie Brothers sponser a Golf Classic and Concert for United Way.

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1979 - 200th running of horse-racing's Derby in England.

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1979 - Willie Horton becomes 43rd player to hit 300 home runs in the majors.

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