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EXTRA! EXTRA! Hear all about it! - An All-American Independence Day Special Episode - July 4th, 2026
Episode 935
Published 2 weeks, 6 days ago
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In 1905, Philadelphia Athletics' pitcher Rube Waddell outlasted Boston's Cy Young in a 21-inning pitcher's duel.
In 1910, Heavyweight champ Jack Johnson knocked out James Jeffries in the first of the 'Great White Hope' fights.
In 1919, challenger Jack Dempsey beat Jess Willard to win the heavyweight title.