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Slow 500
On May 30th, 1911, the first Indianapolis 500 car race was run. Ray Harroun won the long race with an average speed of 74.59 MPH (120 KPH).
Running on Empty
On May 29th, 1985, amputee Steve Fonyo completed his cross-Canada marathon at Victoria, British Columbia, after 14 months on the road.
Say Hey
On May 28th, 1951, Willie Mays, after starting off his career 0-for-12, connected for his 1st major league home run.
Long Jump
On May 27th, 1961, American Ralph Boston set what was a world record in the Long Jump, leaping 27' ½".
May 26th, 1923
On this day in 1923, the first Le Mans Grand Prix d'Endurance is started. The race was run by the Chenard-Walcker car driven by Lagache and Léonard.
More of the Babe
On May 25th, 1922, Babe Ruth was suspended 1 day and fined $200 for throwing dirt on an umpire. 13 years later, in 1935, the Babe turned in his last 3 home run game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
May 24th, 1987
On this day in 1987, Al Unser, then 47, won his 4th Indianapolis 500.
May 23rd, 1922
On this day in 1922, middleweight great Harry Greb gave Gene Tunney his only professional boxing defeat, pounding the light-heavyweight champ bloody over 15 rounds.
'Fraidy Cats
On May 22nd, 1962, the Yankees Roger Maris was walked 5 times in a 9 inning game, 4 of them intentionally.
Sultan of Sway
On May 20th, 1930, the New York Yankees Babe Ruth amazed the crowd by hitting 3 consecutive home runs.
RBI Streak
On May 20th, 1941, Chicago White Sox Taft Wright set the American League record of having a run batted in in 13 consecutive games.
One Hit Debut
On May 19th, 1960, the San Francisco Giants Juan Marichal debuted on the mound and beat the Phillies with a 1 hitter.
No Errors
On May 18th, 1990, the Chicago Cubs Ryne Sandberg ended his 2nd baseman record 123 errorless game streak.
May 17th, 1875
On this day in 1875, the first Kentucky Derby was run. Aboard Aristides, Oliver Lewis won the race in 2:37.75.
Happy Birthday!
Notable athletes born on May 16th: - gymnast Olga Korbut - marathoner Joan Benoit Samuelson - NFL running back Thurman Thomas - tennis player Gabriela Sabatini
Start the Streak
On May 15th, 1941, the Yankees Joe DiMaggio started his record 56-game hitting streak. Even so, the Yanks lost, 13-1.
300 Club
On May 14th, 1920, the Washington Senators Walter Johnson won his 300th game vs. the Detroit Tigers. Johnson would ultimately win over 400 games.
3000 Club
On May 13th, 1958, Stan Musial of the St. Louis Cardinals became the 8th player to get 3,000 hits.
The Streak Ends
On May 12, 1979, tennis star Chris Evert's 125-match winning streak on clay came to an end in a 3rd set tie-breaker against Tracy Austin.
Speed Demon
On May 11th, 1988, Mario Andretti recorded the fastest Indianapolis 500 lap, going around in 221.565 mph.
Sleeper Fight
On May 10th, 1870, Jem Mace defended his heavyweight boxing crown against Irish champ Joe Coburn. The fight lasted 1 hr & 17 minutes and neither man was struck by a punch.
Long Day
On May 9th, 1984, the White Sox & Brewers play a 8:06 game, the longest timed baseball game in history.
Back From the Dead
On May 8th, 1936, jockey Ralph Neves was unexpectedly revived after being declared dead after a fall. He was alright, but his wife fainted when he returned to track.
May 7th, 1994
On this day in 1994, the Denver Nuggets became the NBA's 1st #8 seed to beat a #1 seed, the Seattle Supersonics.
May 6th, 1967
On this day in 1967, Maureen Wilton runs the female world record marathon in 3:15:22.