1878 The first rugby match under floodlights takes place in Salford, between Broughton and Swinton.1884 Sporting Life announces that both pennant winners will meet in
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1905 In early promotion of soccer in America, England Pilgrim Association XI beats All New York XI, 7-1 at the Polo Grounds, NY1911 Manitoba, Saskatchewan
1888 Chicago and All America baseball teams play exhibition in Auckland, New Zealand1899 American yacht Columbia beats the Shamrock challenge from Royal Ulster Yacht Club
1933 Berlin Olympic Committee vote to introduce basketball in 19361941 1st woman jockey in North America, Anna Lee Wiley in Mexico1943 New York Yankee 2nd
1889 First all-NYC ”World Championship” Baseball Series; New York Giants (NL) play Brooklyn Bridegrooms (AA); Giants go on to win series, 6-31902 7th Iron Bowl:
1860 1st British Open Men’s Golf, Prestwick GC: Willie Park Sr. wins inaugural event by 2 strokes from fellow Scot Tom Morris Sr1885 Baseball sets
1908 Edmonton Rugby Foot-ball Club re-organizes as Esquimoux1909 Baseball World Series: Pittsburgh Pirates beat Detroit Tigers, 8-0 at Bennett Park to clinch 4-3 series win;
1917 Baseball World Series: Chicago White Sox beat NY Giants, 4-2 at Brush Stadium to clinch series, 4-2 for their second WS triumph1923 Baseball World
1862 Baseballer James Creighton ruptures bladder hitting HR, dies 10/181881 British Open Men’s Golf, Prestwick GC: Bob Ferguson retains title with 3 stroke win over
1893 Vigilant (US) beats Valkyrie II (UK) in 9th America’s Cup, in New York1903 1st Baseball World Series: Boston Americans beat Pittsburgh Pirates, 3-0 in