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Stagecoach Robbery at Ebbets Field, the Mile of the Century, and Pausing for Ducks - This DiSH for Aug. 7

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Thrive Sweet Productions
Published
Thu 07 Aug 2025
Episode Link
https://thisdayinsportshistory.sportshistorynetwork.com/captivate-podcast/no-replay-no-problem-call-changed-the-mile-of-the-century-and-pausing-for-ducks-this-dish-for-aug-7

In 1938, Brooklyn Dodgers manager Burleigh Grimes protested an umpire's changed call with a prop that got him ejected.

In 1954, the Mile of the Century was contested at the Commonwealth Games in Vancouver, Canada between Englishman Roger Bannister and Australian John Landy.

In 2016, golfer Jim Furyk shot a PGA Tour record 58 in the final round of the Travelers Championship.

In 1956, Boston Red Sox superstar Ted Williams took umbrage at Boston's booing of him.

In 1928, Australian rower Bobby Pearce paused during a race to let a family of ducks swim to safety.

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