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Sports history milestones on September 24 and 25
Historical sports milestones occurred on September 24 and 25 across various disciplines.
On September 24, notable achievements included Babe Ruth setting MLB single-season home run records in 1919 and 1920, and the New York Yankees setting an American League record for single-season wins in 1927. In tennis, Don Budge became the first player to complete a calendar-year Grand Slam in 1938.
September 25 saw the first international cricket match in 1844, where Canada defeated the USA. Other major milestones include Malcolm Campbell setting a land speed record in 1924, Sonny Liston winning the World Heavyweight Boxing title in 1962, and Keke Rosberg becoming the first Finnish Formula 1 World Drivers' Champion in 1982. Additionally, Satchel Paige made an MLB appearance at age 59 in 1965.
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Keke Rosberg · MLB · Malcolm Campbell · Satchel Paige · Sonny Liston
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Satchel Paige became the oldest player to appear in an MLB game at age 59 in 1965. kiss951.com · wrif.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Sonny Liston won the World Heavyweight Boxing title by knocking out Floyd Patterson in the first round in 1962. kiss951.com · wrif.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Canada defeated the USA by 23 runs in the first international cricket match held in Manhattan, New York, in 1844. kiss951.com · wrif.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Malcolm Campbell set a new world land speed record of 146.16 mph in 1924. kiss951.com · wrif.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Keke Rosberg became the first Finnish driver to win the Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship in 1982. kiss951.com · wrif.com