Basebrawl in Atlanta, Darryl Stingley paralyzed, and the suspicious death of boxer Chalky Wright - This DiSH for Aug. 12

In 1984, the Braves and Padres had more fights than runs. 17 players and 4 coaches were ejected.

In 1978, New England Patriots wide receiver Darryl Stingley was paralyzed after a vicious hit by Oakland Raider Jack Tatum.

In 1973, golfer Jack Nicklaus won what was thought at the time to be his 14th major golf tournament. Two of those in that count were US Amateur wins but those were later disallowed. H

In 1957, boxer Albert ‘Chalky’ Wright died in what was first thought to be under suspicious circumstances but was later determined to be an ironic death under natural circumstances.

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