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1943 - NFL Philadelphia Eagle-Pittsburgh Steelers merger dissolves.

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1947 - Joe Louis beats Jersey Joe Walcott in 15 rounds for heavyweight boxing title.

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1948 - New York Giants' Charley Conerly sets NFL record of 36 pass completions.

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1949 - Ezzard Charles defeats Jersey Joe Walcott for heavyweight boxing title.

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1950 - Ezzard Charles knocks out Nick Barone in 11 rounds for heavyweight boxing title.

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1958 - Philadelphia Phillies drop plans for New York sportcast as New York Yankees threat to do same in Philadelphia.

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1959 - Intikhab Alam bowls Colin McDonald with first ball in Tests.

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1970 - Los Angeles Rams' Willie Ellison sets NFL record of 247 yards rushing.

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1970 - Stanley Cup, Conn Smythe Trophy, and Bill Masterson trophy stolen from NHL hall of fame.

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1972 - 38th Heisman Trophy Award: Johnny Rodgers, Nebraska (FL).

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