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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Apr. 14, 2022 11:26 AM EDT
April 19
1897 — John J. McDermott wins the first Boston Marathon in 2 hours, 55 minutes, 10 seconds.
1930 — Clarence DeMar wins the...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Apr. 14, 2022 11:05 AM EDT
April 19
1897 — John J. McDermott wins the first Boston Marathon in 2 hours, 55 minutes, 10 seconds.
1930 — Clarence DeMar wins the...
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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2021 10:51 AM EST
Nov. 23
1947 — Sammy Baugh throws six touchdown passes as the Washington Redskins beat the St. Louis Cardinals, 45-21.
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AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Sep. 20, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 21
1940 — For the first time in the history of photo finishes a triple dead heat for first place is recorded, at Willow’s Park,...
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By The Associated Press Sep. 16, 2021 11:41 AM EDT
Sept. 21
1940 — For the first time in the history of photo finishes a triple dead heat for first place is recorded, at Willow’s Park,...
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By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2020 12:48 PM EST
Nov. 22
1875 — Harvard beats Yale 4-0 in the schools’ first football meeting. With 15 players on each side, the game is a mix of rugby and...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Sep. 24, 2020 12:55 PM EDT
Sept. 27
1894 — Aqueduct Race Track opens its doors. The building is torn down in 1955 and the new Aqueduct reopens on Sept. 14, 1959.
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AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Sep. 20, 2020 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 21
1940 — For the first time in the history of photo finishes a triple dead heat for first place is recorded, at Willow’s Park,...