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EPISODE SUMMARY

In 1969, Robin Knox-Johnston sailed into the port of Falmouth winning the first Golden Globe Yacht race.

In 1876, the first game was played in the National League.

In 1947, the BAA played its first championship.

In 1981, it was game 2 of the 1981 Eastern Conference Finals between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers.

In 1979, women were allowed to participate in the Little 500 bicycle race.

In 1982, the Cincinnati Reds beat the Atlanta Braves, snapping their 13 winning streak to open the season.

In 2003, Colorado Avalanche goalie Patrick Roy played his final game.

THIS DAY IN SPORTS BACKGROUND

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