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1858 - First US billiards championship is held in Detroit (Michael J Phelan wins).

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1877 - Catcher's mask first used in a baseball game.

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1896 - Stamasia Portrisi is first woman to win a marathon (5:30 in Athens).

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1909 - Philadelphia's Shibe Park (later Connie Mack Stadium) opens.

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1930 - 4th Test Cricket: West Indies versus England ends in a draw after nine days.

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1930 - Wilfred Rhodes ends Test Cricket career aged 52 years 165 days.

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1931 - Joe McCarthy debuts as New York Yankees' manager.

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1938 - NHL Stanley Cup: Chicago Blackhawks beat Toronto Maple Leafs, three games to one.

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1940 - NFL cuts clipping penalty from 25 yards to 15 yards.

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1941 - NHL Stanley Cup: Boston Bruins sweep Detroit Red Wings in four games.

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