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1885 - Puritan (US) beats Genesta (England) in 6th running of America's Cup.

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1887 - The first game of softball is played in Chicago, Illinois.

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1890 - Newswriter George Whitney Calhoun names Green Bay team the Packers.

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1924 - Cardinal Jim Bottomley bats in 12 RBIs in one game.

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1926 - Saint Louis Cardinals beat Philadelphia Phillies 23-3.

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1927 - Rene Lacoste beats Bill Tilden for US Lawn Tennis Association title.

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1930 - Philadelphia Phillies, trailing 10-5, score 5 in 9th inning, then Pittsburgh Pirates score four in top of 10th, so Philadelphia Phillies score 5 in bottom of 10th to win 15-14.

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1939 - New York Yankees clinch pennant #11.

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1950 - Cleveland Rams (formerly AAFC) play first NFL game, beat Philadelphia Eagles 35-10).

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1951 - Betsy Rawls wins the US Women's Open Golf title.

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