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This Day in Sports History (5/17/2020 – 5/23/2020)
Introduction
May 17th, 1875
- The first Kentucky Derby - Oliver Lewis aboard Aristides wins in 2:37.75.
May 18th, 1897
- The MLB record was set for 4 triples in one game by William Joyce of the New York Giants.
May 19th, 1910
- Cy Young wins the 500th game of his career while pitching for the Cleveland Naps’.
May 20th, 1920
- The police raid the Chicago Cubs’ bleachers and arrest 24 fans for gambling.
May 21st, 1948
- Joe DiMaggio of the New York Yankees hits for the cycle.
May 22nd, 1930
- Babe Ruth hit three consecutive home runs, and the New York Yankees hit 14 home runs as a team.
May 23rd, 1876
- The first no hitter in the National League is pitched by Joe Borden of the Boston Red Stockings.