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Heavyweight boxer Joe Louis lost to Ezzard Charles by unanimous decision at Yankee Stadium, in the Bronx, NY.

Baltimore running back Lenny Moore failed to score a touchdown in a gem against the Green Bay Packers, it ended his record streak of 18 games in a row with a touchdown.

Outfielder Roger Maris of the NY Yankees ties Babe Ruth 34-year-old record with his 60th homer on the 159th game of the season, Maris hit the blast off Baltimore's Jack Fisher.

William G. Tierney became the first college lacrosse coach to win an NCAA DI Championship west of the Eastern Time Zone.

IOC session in Sofia, Bulgaria recognized volleyball as an Olympic sport and FIVB as the sole worldwide Volleyball governing body in all its disciplines.

Looking to get into golf? Join Martin Hall as he teaches the basics you'll need to get out on the course for the first time.

The first step to a good golf swing is a good grip. Watch as Martin Hall teaches the proper golf club grip.

The Detroit Lions played their first NFL game, they beat the New York Giants 9-0 at University of Detroit Stadium.

Willie Mays became the second MLB player to reach the 600 home run mark for his career, Babe Ruth was the only other one at the time.

Mickey Mantle hits final career homer number 536, he played his entire 18-year career with the Yankees, and won three American League MVP titles.