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Historical sports milestones
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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.
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