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Aug. 24
1904 — Holcombe Ward wins the men’s singles title in the U.S. Lawn Tennis Association singles title.
1908 —...
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Aug. 13
1919 — Upset scores a win against Man o’ War in the Sanford Memorial Stakes at Saratoga. The defeat is Big Red’s only loss in 21...
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Aug. 11
1943 — Volo Song, driven by Ben White, wins the Hambletonian Stakes in the third heat.
1948 — Demon Hanover,...
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Aug. 10
1900 — The first Davis Cup is held with the United States beating Britain, 3-0.
1949 — Ezzard Charles knocks...
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Aug. 11
1943 — Volo Song, driven by Ben White, wins the Hambletonian Stakes in the third heat.
1948 — Demon Hanover,...
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Aug. 13
1919 — Upset scores a win against Man o’ War in the Sanford Memorial Stakes at Saratoga. The defeat is Big Red’s only loss in 21...
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Aug. 9
1936 — Jesse Owens becomes the first American to win four Olympic gold medals as the United States sets a world record in the 4x100...
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June 13
1913 — James Rowe, who had won back-to-back Belmont Stake races in 1872-3 as a jockey, sets the record for most number of Belmont...