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1889 - Start of South Africa's first Test, versus England, Port Elizabeth.

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1894 - Pittsburgh issues free season tickets for ladies on Tuesday and Friday.

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1901 - Ground is broken for Boston's first American League ballpark (Huntington Ave Grounds).

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1903 - The New York Highlanders (later New York Yankees) are approved as members of the American League.

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1908 - Stanley Cup: Montréal Wanderers sweep Winnipeg Maple Leafs in two games.

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1910 - Stanley Cup: Montréal Wanderers beat Berlin (Kitchener), 7-3.

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1930 - Stella Walsh sets record for the 220-yard dash (26.1 seconds).

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1951 - Baseball Commissioner Happy Chandler loses fight (9-7) to stay in office.

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1961 - Mickey Wright wins LPGA Miami Golf Open.

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1966 - Bobby Hull's 51st goal of season, sets record.

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