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EPISODE SUMMARY

In 1986, it was the 'Vindication in Vegas' fight between Larry Holmes and Michael Spinks.

In 1967, Katherine Switzer entered and ran the Boston Marathon even though women were not permitted to run.

In 1987, 1992, and 1998, Davis Love III won his first, his third, and his fourth Heritage Classic at Hilton Head, SC.

In 1981, the Pawtucket Red Sox and the Rochester Red Wings played and paused the longest baseball game in history. The game didn’t end until a couple of months later.

THIS DAY IN SPORTS BACKGROUND

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