May is an exciting month for sports fans. The NBA and NHL playoffs are in full swing, Major League Baseball is underway, and there are major events like the Preakness Stakes, the PGA Championship, the FA Cup Final, and the French Open in tennis. Additionally, several Grand Prix races take place.
May 6 has seen many memorable moments in sports history. In 1733, the first international boxing match happened in London, where Bob Whittaker defeated Tito di Carni. Fast forward to 1903, the Chicago White Sox made 11 errors but still managed to win against the Detroit Tigers, 10-9. In 1907, Andy Minder won the Derby on Pink Star, despite muddy conditions.
Babe Ruth made headlines in 1915 by hitting his first big league home run while pitching 12 innings in a close game against the New York Yankees. Two years later, Bob Groom pitched a no-hitter for the St. Louis Browns against the Chicago White Sox. In 1925, Ty Cobb tied a record by hitting his fifth home run in two games.
The Boston Red Sox had a remarkable fourth inning in 1934, scoring 12 runs, including four consecutive triples. In 1954, Roger Bannister became the first person to run a mile in under four minutes.
Other highlights include Jerry Sloan being drafted by the Baltimore Bullets in 1965, Maureen Wilton setting a female marathon record in 1967, and Steve Cauthen winning the Derby on Affirmed in 1978.
In 1982, Gaylord Perry reached 300 career wins, and Cal Ripken Jr. hit for the cycle in 1984. The month has also seen impressive feats like Mario Andretti’s speed record at the Indianapolis 500 in 1987 and Kerry Wood striking out 20 batters in 1998.
May 6 is truly a day filled with unforgettable sports moments.
