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Historical sports milestones

Overview

Historical sports milestones are recorded across various disciplines for mid-to-late September.

On September 13, achievements include baseball records such as Ty Cobb’s 1909 home run title, Bob Feller’s 1936 strikeout record, and 500th career home runs by Willie Mays and Frank Robinson. Golf milestones include British Open victories by Willie Park Senior in 1866 and Tom Morris, Jr. in 1872. Other events include Ken Rosewall’s 1970 U.S. Open win, the first New York City Marathon in 1970, and Alberto Ascari’s 1953 Formula 1 championship.

On September 24 and 25, milestones include Babe Ruth’s MLB home run records in 1919 and 1920, the New York Yankees’ 1927 win record, and Don Budge’s 1938 calendar-year Grand Slam. September 25 marks the first international cricket match in 1844, Malcolm Campbell’s 1924 land speed record, Sonny Liston’s 1962 boxing title, Keke Rosberg’s 1982 Formula 1 championship, and Satchel Paige’s 1965 MLB appearance.

On September 27, baseball milestones include Nap Lajoie reaching 3,000 hits in 1914, Lou Gehrig’s first career home run in 1923, Nolan Ryan striking out 16 batters in 1973, Sandy Koufax’s 1961 National League strikeout record, and Tim Raines recording 70 stolen bases and 70 RBIs in 1983. Golf achievements include Jamie Anderson’s 1879 Open Championship win and Bobby Jones’s fifth U.S. Amateur Championship in 1930. Other notable events include Johnny Weissmuller’s 1921 swimming world records and Greg Louganis’s 10-meter platform gold medal at the 1988 Seoul Olympics.

Entities

Bob Feller · Willie Mays · Nolan Ryan · Ty Cobb · Greg Louganis

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 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] 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] Keke Rosberg became the first Finnish driver to win the Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship in 1982. kiss951.com · wrif.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Satchel Paige became the oldest player to appear in an MLB game at age 59 in 1965. kiss951.com · wrif.com

Timeline

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Sports history milestones on September 27
A retrospective of major sports milestones occurring on September 27, including baseball records by Lou Gehrig and Nolan Ryan, golf achievements, and Greg Louganis's Olympic gold medal.
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Sports history milestones on September 24 and 25
A review of significant sports history milestones occurring on September 24 and 25, including MLB records, land speed records, and major boxing and Formula 1 achievements.
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Sports history milestones celebrated on September 13
A look at significant sports history milestones occurring on September 13, including MLB home run records, Grand Slam achievements, and historic golf and Formula 1 victories.

Sources

foxsportsradionewjersey.com · kiss951.com · pigskindispatch.com · wmgk.com · wrif.com

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