May 26, 1959
On May 26, 1959 Harvey Haddix of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitched twelve perfect inning but it just wasn't enough. The Pirates lost in the thirteenth inning when Joe Adcock of the Milwaukee Braves, 2 - 0. The Pirates lost off a grounder on third and a home run.
Later, the National League ruled the homer a double which changed the score of this game 1 - 0.
Monday, May 26, 2008
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Phantom Punch
May 25, 1965
On May 25, 1965 Cassius Clay, better known as Muhammad Ali, retained his heavyweight championship belt when he knocked out Sonny Liston in the first round of their rematch in the schoolboy hockey arena in Lewiston, Me. Referee Joe Walcott called the fight after 2 minutes and 17 seconds. Clay and Liston tried to square off again after the fight.
The controversy started when members of the crowd started yelling "Fix! Fix!" or "Fake, Fake." So started the theory of the Phantom Punch that knocked Liston to the ground. People say Clay connected with a light left, a solid right and then missed a left hook...then Liston fell to his knees.
On May 25, 1965 Cassius Clay, better known as Muhammad Ali, retained his heavyweight championship belt when he knocked out Sonny Liston in the first round of their rematch in the schoolboy hockey arena in Lewiston, Me. Referee Joe Walcott called the fight after 2 minutes and 17 seconds. Clay and Liston tried to square off again after the fight.
The controversy started when members of the crowd started yelling "Fix! Fix!" or "Fake, Fake." So started the theory of the Phantom Punch that knocked Liston to the ground. People say Clay connected with a light left, a solid right and then missed a left hook...then Liston fell to his knees.
Hot Dogs for Dinner!
May 24, 1935
On May 24, 1935 marked the first night game in the Major Leagues. The innovation came up from the minors for the 25,000 fans attending the Cincinnati Reds win over the Phillies, 2 - 1. President Roosevelt switched the lights on for this inaugural game.
On May 24, 1935 marked the first night game in the Major Leagues. The innovation came up from the minors for the 25,000 fans attending the Cincinnati Reds win over the Phillies, 2 - 1. President Roosevelt switched the lights on for this inaugural game.
Matchless Feller Meets His Match (man am I slacking!)
May 23, 1948
On May 23, 1948 Joe DiMaggio drove three consecutive home runs at Municipal Stadium today before a record gathering of 74, 431 fans, to sweep the Yankees to victory over the Indians in the first game of a twin bill.
In game 2, DiMaggio went hitless and, when he didn't hit, neither did his mates. The Indians romped to a 5 - 1 victory.
On May 23, 1948 Joe DiMaggio drove three consecutive home runs at Municipal Stadium today before a record gathering of 74, 431 fans, to sweep the Yankees to victory over the Indians in the first game of a twin bill.
In game 2, DiMaggio went hitless and, when he didn't hit, neither did his mates. The Indians romped to a 5 - 1 victory.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Gentlemen...and Lady, Start Your Engines
May 22, 1977
On May 22, 1977 Janet Guthrie became the first woman to qualify for the Indianapolis 500. Her avg. speed was 188.403 miles per hour. 39 - year - old Guthrie competed in the Indy 500 twice, finishing as high as ninth.
On May 22, 1977 Janet Guthrie became the first woman to qualify for the Indianapolis 500. Her avg. speed was 188.403 miles per hour. 39 - year - old Guthrie competed in the Indy 500 twice, finishing as high as ninth.
Winning Fast and East
May 21, 1977
On May 21, 1977 3 - year - old colt Seattle Slew won the 102nd Preakness in about 2 minutes against some of the best horses around. Seattle went on to win the Belmont Stakes in June by four lengths over Run Dusty Run. Seattle remains the only undefeated Triple Crown winner. H won 14 of 17 races in his three year career.
On May 21, 1977 3 - year - old colt Seattle Slew won the 102nd Preakness in about 2 minutes against some of the best horses around. Seattle went on to win the Belmont Stakes in June by four lengths over Run Dusty Run. Seattle remains the only undefeated Triple Crown winner. H won 14 of 17 races in his three year career.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
A Sweeter Victory
May 20, 1990
On May 20, 1990 sixteen-year-old Monica Seles ended the second-longest winning streak in tennis history when she defeated Steffi Graf, 6-4, 6-3, in the German Open in Berlin. It was Graf's first defeat after 66 straight victories, eight short of Martina Navratilova's in 1984.
On May 20, 1990 sixteen-year-old Monica Seles ended the second-longest winning streak in tennis history when she defeated Steffi Graf, 6-4, 6-3, in the German Open in Berlin. It was Graf's first defeat after 66 straight victories, eight short of Martina Navratilova's in 1984.
Secretariat Takes the Lead
May 19, 1974
On May 19, 1974 Secretariat, who had won the Kentucky Derby two weeks before, made a bold move in the backstretch and thundered ahead of Sham to win the Preakness Stakes by two and a half lengths in 1 minute and 55 seconds. The time was two-fifths of a second off the track record and made Secretariat the prohibitive favorite to win the Triple Crown in the Belmont Stakes.
On May 19, 1974 Secretariat, who had won the Kentucky Derby two weeks before, made a bold move in the backstretch and thundered ahead of Sham to win the Preakness Stakes by two and a half lengths in 1 minute and 55 seconds. The time was two-fifths of a second off the track record and made Secretariat the prohibitive favorite to win the Triple Crown in the Belmont Stakes.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Bad News Tigers
May 18, 1912
On May 18, 1912 nineteen baseball players, comprising the regular team of the Detroit Tigers, went on strike following the refusal of B.B. Johnson, president of the league, to lift the suspension against Ty Cobb. During a game against the New York Highlanders, Cobb climbed into the stands and mauled a spectator who had said things reflecting upon the player.
Cobb received a 10 day suspension and a $50 fine.
On May 18, 1912 nineteen baseball players, comprising the regular team of the Detroit Tigers, went on strike following the refusal of B.B. Johnson, president of the league, to lift the suspension against Ty Cobb. During a game against the New York Highlanders, Cobb climbed into the stands and mauled a spectator who had said things reflecting upon the player.
Cobb received a 10 day suspension and a $50 fine.
Four, the Islanders
May 17, 1983
On May 17, 1983 the NY Islanders swept to their fourth consecutive Stanley Cup with a 4 - 2 cup victory over the Edmonton Oilers and moved into the National Hockey League record book next to the Montreal Canadiens.
As the game ended, the 15,317 sell out crowd sung "We Are the Champions of the World". Billy Smith of the Islanders took the ice with a can of beer.
On May 17, 1983 the NY Islanders swept to their fourth consecutive Stanley Cup with a 4 - 2 cup victory over the Edmonton Oilers and moved into the National Hockey League record book next to the Montreal Canadiens.
As the game ended, the 15,317 sell out crowd sung "We Are the Champions of the World". Billy Smith of the Islanders took the ice with a can of beer.
The Yanks Play the Copa!
May 16, 1957
On May 16, 1957 six members of the world champion New York Yankees were involved in a post-midnight disturbance during a party at the Copacabana nightclub in Manhattan. The Yankees, who were at the club to celebrate Billy Martin's 29th birthday, including Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra, Hank Bauer, Whitey Ford, Johnny Kucks and Martin.
Apparently, words were exchanged between the Yankees and a bowling club, also celebrating at the Copa. A member of the bowling club claimed that Hank Bauer struck first in the fight.
Each member of the Yankees was fined $1,000.00.
On May 16, 1957 six members of the world champion New York Yankees were involved in a post-midnight disturbance during a party at the Copacabana nightclub in Manhattan. The Yankees, who were at the club to celebrate Billy Martin's 29th birthday, including Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra, Hank Bauer, Whitey Ford, Johnny Kucks and Martin.
Apparently, words were exchanged between the Yankees and a bowling club, also celebrating at the Copa. A member of the bowling club claimed that Hank Bauer struck first in the fight.
Each member of the Yankees was fined $1,000.00.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Master Eddie and His Mount
May 15, 1948
On May 15, 1948, in command from the instant the doors of the starting gate popped open, the Calumet Farm's great 3-year-old colt Citation won as he pleased - or as Jockey Eddie Arcaro pleased - in the seventy-second edition of the $134, 870 Preakness Stakes at old Pimilico.
Citation was a 1 - to - 10 shot, the shortest priced favorite in Preakness history since the 1889 running.
On May 15, 1948, in command from the instant the doors of the starting gate popped open, the Calumet Farm's great 3-year-old colt Citation won as he pleased - or as Jockey Eddie Arcaro pleased - in the seventy-second edition of the $134, 870 Preakness Stakes at old Pimilico.
Citation was a 1 - to - 10 shot, the shortest priced favorite in Preakness history since the 1889 running.
Out of Control
May 14, 1997
On May 14, 1997 there was a wild Miami night! There was a bench clearing scuffle between the New York Knicks and the Miami Heat during Game 5 of the N.B.A. Eastern Conference semifinals. With two minutes left on the clock, the Knicks trailed Miami 96 - 81.
The review of the game tape shows Patrick Ewing, Allan Houston and three others leaving the Knicks' bench to join the melee. Jeff Van Gundy was nearly trampled trying to keep his players off the floor. With Houston, Ewing and Charlie Ward suspended from Game 6, NY lost 95 - 90.
On May 14, 1997 there was a wild Miami night! There was a bench clearing scuffle between the New York Knicks and the Miami Heat during Game 5 of the N.B.A. Eastern Conference semifinals. With two minutes left on the clock, the Knicks trailed Miami 96 - 81.
The review of the game tape shows Patrick Ewing, Allan Houston and three others leaving the Knicks' bench to join the melee. Jeff Van Gundy was nearly trampled trying to keep his players off the floor. With Houston, Ewing and Charlie Ward suspended from Game 6, NY lost 95 - 90.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
In a League of His Own
May 13, 1976
On May 13, 1976, in an astonishing comeback from a 22-point deficit with only 17 minutes left in the game, the New York Nets defeated the Denver Nuggets, 112 - 106 and won the championship of the American Basketball Association for the second time in three seasons.
This was the last game played under the A.B.A. when there would be a merger with the National Basketball Association. Julius Erving helped the Nets capture the two championships in three years before his contract was sold the Philadelphia 76ers. Dr. J. had 31 points and 5 steals during the Nets' surge against the Nuggets.
On May 13, 1976, in an astonishing comeback from a 22-point deficit with only 17 minutes left in the game, the New York Nets defeated the Denver Nuggets, 112 - 106 and won the championship of the American Basketball Association for the second time in three seasons.
This was the last game played under the A.B.A. when there would be a merger with the National Basketball Association. Julius Erving helped the Nets capture the two championships in three years before his contract was sold the Philadelphia 76ers. Dr. J. had 31 points and 5 steals during the Nets' surge against the Nuggets.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Luck of the Draw
May 12, 1985
On May 12, 1985 Knicks general manager Dave DeBusschere was given something he did not expect. He attended church that very morning for a quick prayer about the NBA draft. When he arrived to the Waldorf Astoria, he was handed a Knicks pin that had a blue rabbits foot attached. He handed it to a near onlooker.
He was given the first pick of the draft.
This pick led to 7 foot Patrick Ewing, the New York Knicks franchise player. DeBusschere presented Ewing with a white, number 33 jersey, same number as his Georgetown uniform. Patrick Ewing became the 1986 Rookie of the Year and led the Knicks to the playoffs in 13 of his 15 seasons with the team.
On May 12, 1985 Knicks general manager Dave DeBusschere was given something he did not expect. He attended church that very morning for a quick prayer about the NBA draft. When he arrived to the Waldorf Astoria, he was handed a Knicks pin that had a blue rabbits foot attached. He handed it to a near onlooker.
He was given the first pick of the draft.
This pick led to 7 foot Patrick Ewing, the New York Knicks franchise player. DeBusschere presented Ewing with a white, number 33 jersey, same number as his Georgetown uniform. Patrick Ewing became the 1986 Rookie of the Year and led the Knicks to the playoffs in 13 of his 15 seasons with the team.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Hockey's Gallic Dynasty
May 11, 1968
On May 11, 1968 the Montreal Canadians, with their controlled madness, unleashed a final period drive that would enable them to catch, and defeat, the St. Louis Blues 3 - 2 and win the Stanley Cup in four straight games. This marks the 15th cup win and their eighth in 13 years while playing under volatile coach, Hector (Toe) Blake. Minutes after the 1968 victory, Blake went on Canadian television and announced his retirement.
On May 11, 1968 the Montreal Canadians, with their controlled madness, unleashed a final period drive that would enable them to catch, and defeat, the St. Louis Blues 3 - 2 and win the Stanley Cup in four straight games. This marks the 15th cup win and their eighth in 13 years while playing under volatile coach, Hector (Toe) Blake. Minutes after the 1968 victory, Blake went on Canadian television and announced his retirement.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Flying to Victory
May 10, 1970
On May 10, 1970, while being knocked off his feet into what looked like a Superman dive, Bobby Orr of the Bruins flicked in the Stanley Cup-winning goal against the St. Louis Blues. The goal took place 40 seconds into overtime, where Derek Sanderson passed to Orr, a defender knocked Orr forward and Orr, with his stick still on the ground, timed the position of the puck to score.
On May 10, 1970, while being knocked off his feet into what looked like a Superman dive, Bobby Orr of the Bruins flicked in the Stanley Cup-winning goal against the St. Louis Blues. The goal took place 40 seconds into overtime, where Derek Sanderson passed to Orr, a defender knocked Orr forward and Orr, with his stick still on the ground, timed the position of the puck to score.
Friday, May 9, 2008
The Fast and the Furious
May 9, 1975
On May 9, 1975 Houston McTear, a high school junior from Baker County, Fla., streaked to a 9.0 second clocking in the 100-yard dash, tying the record that Ivory Crockett of the Philadelphia A.A.U. club set the year before. Crockett had broken the great Bob Hayes's 1963 record by a tenth of a second.
On May 9, 1975 Houston McTear, a high school junior from Baker County, Fla., streaked to a 9.0 second clocking in the 100-yard dash, tying the record that Ivory Crockett of the Philadelphia A.A.U. club set the year before. Crockett had broken the great Bob Hayes's 1963 record by a tenth of a second.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
He Was Not Quite Ready
May 8, 1936
On May 8, 1936 jockey Ralph Neves fell off his mount and was trampled by several horses at Bay Meadows Race Track in California. Medical staff at the track declared Neves dead and his body was taken to a cold storage facility. During the evening, Neves apparently "revived", took a cab home and then rode again the very next day.
On May 8, 1936 jockey Ralph Neves fell off his mount and was trampled by several horses at Bay Meadows Race Track in California. Medical staff at the track declared Neves dead and his body was taken to a cold storage facility. During the evening, Neves apparently "revived", took a cab home and then rode again the very next day.
Is There a Doctor in the House (T in S Late Edition)
May 7, 1957
On May 7, 1957 2-year MLB southpaw Herb Score was on the mound for the Cleveland Indians. Gil McDougald was at the plate for the New York Yankees. A swing and a line drive to Score's eye, fracturing his nose and created severe hemorrhaging left the eye doctor to state it would several days before any surgery could take place.
In his two years as a pitcher, Score had 245 strikeouts in 1955 and 263 in 1956. After the accident, Score would win 17 games over a five year period with both the Cleveland Indians and Chicago White Sox. He would broadcast for the Indians for more than 30 years after.
On May 7, 1957 2-year MLB southpaw Herb Score was on the mound for the Cleveland Indians. Gil McDougald was at the plate for the New York Yankees. A swing and a line drive to Score's eye, fracturing his nose and created severe hemorrhaging left the eye doctor to state it would several days before any surgery could take place.
In his two years as a pitcher, Score had 245 strikeouts in 1955 and 263 in 1956. After the accident, Score would win 17 games over a five year period with both the Cleveland Indians and Chicago White Sox. He would broadcast for the Indians for more than 30 years after.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
He Beat the Clock
May 6, 1954
On May 6, 1954 25-year-old British medical student Roger Bannister, broke the tape and the four minute mile barrier, once thought to be humanly impossible. He ran the mile on the Iffley Road track at Oxford University in England in 3 minutes and 59.4 seconds.
On May 6, 1954 25-year-old British medical student Roger Bannister, broke the tape and the four minute mile barrier, once thought to be humanly impossible. He ran the mile on the Iffley Road track at Oxford University in England in 3 minutes and 59.4 seconds.
When Winning Looked Easy (T in S Late Edition)
May 5, 1973
On May 5, 1973 Secretariat, trained by Lucien Laurin and Ron Turcotte in the saddle, won the Kentucky Derby in 1 minute and 59 seconds, which today stands as the fastest time in 129-year history of the race.
On May 5, 1973 Secretariat, trained by Lucien Laurin and Ron Turcotte in the saddle, won the Kentucky Derby in 1 minute and 59 seconds, which today stands as the fastest time in 129-year history of the race.
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Go West!
May 4, 1965
On May 4, 1965 a senior Power Memorial High School basketball player announced that he will be venturing West, away from his East coast roots to play for U.C.L.A. in Los Angeles. The 7 foot 3/4 inch 18 - year - old is Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr.. During his time at Power Memorial, he set the city record for scoring, 2,067 points and for rebounds, 2,002. It would be five years until in 1971 where he would change his name to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
On May 4, 1965 a senior Power Memorial High School basketball player announced that he will be venturing West, away from his East coast roots to play for U.C.L.A. in Los Angeles. The 7 foot 3/4 inch 18 - year - old is Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr.. During his time at Power Memorial, he set the city record for scoring, 2,067 points and for rebounds, 2,002. It would be five years until in 1971 where he would change his name to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
Kentucky's Most Sentimental Derby (T in S Late Edition)
May 3, 1986
On May 3, 1986 A horse from California was supposed to win the 112th Kentucky Derby today, but hardly anybody expected to be Ferdinand, a 17 - 1 shot ridden by a 54 - year - old jockey and saddled by a 73 - year - old trainer. But at the finish of a slow and roughly run Derby, Ferdinand, ridden by Bill Shoemaker and trained by Charlie Whittingham, drew away to a 2.25 length victory over Bold Arrangement and Broad Bush, with the favored Snow Chief and Badger Land off the board.
Ferdinand paid $37.40 for $2.00 to win, the highest paid Derby since Gato del Sol rallied to win from last place with a $41.40 return back in 1982.
On May 3, 1986 A horse from California was supposed to win the 112th Kentucky Derby today, but hardly anybody expected to be Ferdinand, a 17 - 1 shot ridden by a 54 - year - old jockey and saddled by a 73 - year - old trainer. But at the finish of a slow and roughly run Derby, Ferdinand, ridden by Bill Shoemaker and trained by Charlie Whittingham, drew away to a 2.25 length victory over Bold Arrangement and Broad Bush, with the favored Snow Chief and Badger Land off the board.
Ferdinand paid $37.40 for $2.00 to win, the highest paid Derby since Gato del Sol rallied to win from last place with a $41.40 return back in 1982.
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Gerhig Takes a Seat (T in S Late Edition)
May 2, 1939
Lou Gehrig's matchless record of uninterrupted play in American League championship games, stretched over fifteen years and through 2,130 straight contests, came to an end on this day. The mighty iron man, who at his peak hit forty-nine home runs in a single season in 1934, took himself out of action before the Yanks played against the Tigers at Briggs Stadium.
Gehrig was aware of his decline in performance both defensively and while on the attack. His last game was the week before the Tigers, while in New York against the Senators.
Lou Gehrig's matchless record of uninterrupted play in American League championship games, stretched over fifteen years and through 2,130 straight contests, came to an end on this day. The mighty iron man, who at his peak hit forty-nine home runs in a single season in 1934, took himself out of action before the Yanks played against the Tigers at Briggs Stadium.
Gehrig was aware of his decline in performance both defensively and while on the attack. His last game was the week before the Tigers, while in New York against the Senators.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Ageless Wonder
May 1, 1991
On May 1, 1991 Nolan Ryan, the biggest star in Texas, pitched his seventh no-hitter of his career, three more than any other pitcher at the time. He was 44 and immediately following this game, he was found working out on a bicycle!
On May 1, 1991 Nolan Ryan, the biggest star in Texas, pitched his seventh no-hitter of his career, three more than any other pitcher at the time. He was 44 and immediately following this game, he was found working out on a bicycle!
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