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1901 - Columbia (US) beats Shamrock II (England) in 12th America's Cup.

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1906 - Chicago Cubs win their 116th game (116-36) of the year.

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1913 - Freddy Wilson of Regina Roughriders kicks ten singles in a game.

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1923 - Young Stribling held light-heavyweight boxing championship for the shortest amount of time (3 hours). Referee overturns the decision.

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1924 - New York Giants become first team to appear in four consecutive World Series (World Series #21).

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1928 - 25th World Series begins, New York Yankees versus Saint Louis Cardinals.

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1940 - Wrestling returns to Madison Square Gardens after 12 year lay off.

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1944 - The Saint Louis World Series: Saint Louis Cardinals versus Saint Louis Browns; Browns win first World Series game in their only appearance (World Series #41).

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1948 - Cleveland Indians beat Boston Red Sox, 8-0, in first American League playoff game.

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1955 - Brooklyn Dodgers only World Series victory, beating New York Yankees in 7 (World Series #52).

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