Sunday, Nov 2, 2025
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1879 - In a six-day footrace a Mr Weston loses to a horse, 900 to 885 km.
1938 - Babe Ruth applies for the job of Saint Louis Browns' manager.
1964 - CBS purchases the New York Yankees.
1969 - NFL record of 12 passing touchdowns, New Orleans Saints' Billy Kramer and Saint Louis Rams' Charlie Johnson pass for six touchdowns each.
1970 - Cleveland Cavaliers lose by biggest margin-54 points (Philadelphia 76ers 141-87).
1975 - Ed Giacomin as a Detroit Red Wings' player returns to Madison Square Garden, beats New York Rangers 6-4.
1988 - Walt Weiss wins American League rookie of the year (third straight for Oakland Athletics).
1991 - Australia beats England 12-6 at Twickenham Stadium to lift the Rugby World Cup.