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Aug. 4
1945 — Byron Nelson wins his 11th consecutive PGA Tour event, beating Herman Barron by four strokes. Nelson finishes the year with a...
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Aug. 3
1852 — The first intercollegiate rowing race is held on Lake Winnipesaukee, N.H., where Harvard beats Yale by four lengths on the 2...
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July 29
1751 — The first International World Title Prize Fight takes place in Harlston, England. The champion, Jack Slack of England, beats...
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July 30
1870 — Monmouth Park opens with a five-day meet.
1930 — Host Uruguay beats Argentina 4-2 for soccer’s first...
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By The Associated Press Jul. 29, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Aug. 2
1864 — The first Travers Stakes at Saratoga is won by Kentucky, a horse that scores 20 consecutive victories.
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Former Olympic great Missy Franklin is going to be a mom
By The Associated Press Mar. 06, 2021 03:55 PM EST

US Olympic swim trials split into 2 meets because of COVID
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In 2012, Bolt, Phelps cemented legendary status at Olympics
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By The Associated Press Aug. 03, 2020 10:24 AM EDT
Aug. 4
1884 — Pud Galvin pitches the most lopsided no-hitter in major league history as the Buffalo Bisons power past the Detroit...
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By The Associated Press Aug. 02, 2020 01:01 PM EDT
Aug. 3
1852 — The first intercollegiate rowing race is held on Lake Winnipesaukee, N.H., where Harvard beats Yale by four lengths on the 2...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Jul. 30, 2020 11:47 AM EDT
Aug. 2
1864 — The first Travers Stakes at Saratoga is won by Kentucky, a horse that scores 20 consecutive victories.
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By The Associated Press Jul. 23, 2020 10:18 AM EDT
July 30
1870 — Monmouth Park opens with a five-day race meet.
1930 — Host Uruguay beats Argentina 4-2 to win soccer’s...