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Uruguay stunned Brazil, Hale Irwin's Whiff cost him the Claret Jug, and Joe DiMaggio hit safely in his 56th straight game - This DiSH for July 16
Episode 947 • 16th July 2026 • This Day in Sports History • Thrive Sweet Productions
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In 1950, Uruguay stunned Brazil in the World Cup Final, winning 2-1.

In 1983, Hale Irwin's whiff of a tap-in during Saturday's round cost him a shot at the Claret Jug on Sunday.

In 1959, Bill Wright became the first African American to win a USGA event when he won the PubLinks Championship.

In 1941, Joe DiMaggio hit safely in his 56th consecutive game.

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