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Bob Newhart look-a-like disrupted the 2004 Olympic Marathon, Nolan Ryan 'oh so close' to a third no-hitter in 1973, and Babe Ruth suspended and fined $5000 - This DiSH for Aug. 29

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Thrive Sweet Productions
Published
Fri 29 Aug 2025
Episode Link
https://thisdayinsportshistory.sportshistorynetwork.com/captivate-podcast/bob-newhart-look-a-like-disrupted-the-2004-olympic-marathon-nolan-ryan-oh-so-close-to-a-third-no-hitter-in-1973-and-babe-ruth-suspended-and-fined-5000-this-dish-for-aug-29

In 2004, Brazilian runner Vanderlei de Lima was leading the marathon until the 22nd mile when Irishman Cornelius Horan surged onto the course, grabbed de Lima and pushed him into the crowd.

In 1973, Nolan Ryan came close to another no-hitter. It would have been the first time in MLB history a pitcher had thrown 3 in a season if he'd gotten a little help.

In 1925, New York Yankee Babe Ruth was suspended by his own manager and fined $5000.

In 1974, Moses Malone became the first player to go directly from high school to the pros.

And in 1885, it was the first boxing title fight under the Marquess de Queensbury rules.

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