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1894 — The United States Golf Association is founded, becoming the governing body for the game in the country.
1915 — The Federal...
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1891 — Dr. James Naismith introduces the first game of basketball. Based on 13 rules created by Naismith, the game is tested by 18 students at...
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1939 — The Green Bay Packers register the first shutout in an NFL championship game by beating the New York Giants 27-0.
1961 —...
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1881 — A small group of tennis club members meets at the Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York City to form the world’s first national...
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1943 — Montreal’s Ray Getliffe scores five goals to lead the Canadiens to an 8-3 triumph over the Boston Bruins.
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1937 — Rookie Sammy Baugh throws second-half touchdown passes of 55, 78 and 33 yards to overcome a 14-7 Chicago lead and give the...
