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Ty Cobb's Mother Killed His Father, Light go on at Wrigley, and Steph Curry Saves Team USA from Embarrassment - This DiSH for Aug. 8

Episode 620

In 1905, Ty Cobb's mother Amanda shot and killed his father, W.H. Cobb on the front porch of their home.

In 1988, the lights were finally turned on at Wrigley Field.

In 2024, Steph Curry sank 9 threes…

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

Episode 619

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 Vanco…

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Wade Boggs Drank 73 Beers, Billy Martin punched one of his own players, and John Mahaffey's Epic Comeback - This DiSH for Aug. 6

Episode 618

In 1990, this is the most likely date for Wade Boggs to have drunk 73 beers on a cross country flight and finished the day with 107.

In 1969, Minnesota Twins manager Billy Martin punched one of his ow…

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Joan Benoit wins the First Women's Olympic Marathon, Craig Breedlove eclipsed the 400 mph barrier, and the first AFL/NFL battle on the field - This DiSH for Aug. 5

Episode 617

In 1984, American Joan Benoit won the first women's Olympic marathon.

In 2012, Jamaican Usain Bolt set an Olympic record in winning the 100m.

In 1963, Craig Breedlove set a a new land speed record of 4…

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Jesse Owens got a hug, not help, Rich Beem survived Steve Lowery's barrage, and Dave Winfield arrested for 'animal cruelty' - This DiSH for Aug. 4

Episode 616

In 1936, American Jesse Owens won the Gold medal in the Olympic Gold Medal.

In 1936, American Helen Stephens won the 100m Final in record time but was soon accused of being a man.

In 2002, Rich Beem …

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Eight 'Black Sox' Banned, Joe Niekro's Emery Board Ejection, and a failed attempt at catching a 170 mph ball - This DiSH for Aug. 3

Episode 615

In 1921,  Chicago White Sox players Eddie Cicotte, Chick Gandil, Happy Felsch, Lefty Williams, Buck Weaver, Swede Risberg, Fred McMullin, and Shoeless Joe Jackson were banned from baseball 24 hours a…

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Thurman Munson killed in a plane crash, Continental League disbanded, and the Birmingham Barons made history for something other than MJ - This DiSH for Aug. 2

Episode 614

In 1979 New York Yankee catcher Thurman Munson was killed in a plane crash.

In 1960, the Continental Baseball League disbanded.

In 1928, it was the women’s 800 meter final, the last to be run by women …

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Pete Rose's streak ended, Niki Lauda's fiery crash, and Daigo parrys 15 strikes to win! - This DiSH for Aug. 1

Episode 613

In 1978, Pete Rose's quest to catch Joe Dimaggio's 56-game hitting streak came to an end at 44 games.

In 1996, Michael Johnson became the first man to win both the 200 and 400 in the same Olympic game…

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Future of the Franchise Falls Flat, 2 Dick Allen Inside the Parkers, and New York Yankee Jake Powell Suspended - This DiSH for July 31

Episode 612

In 2000, Tom Brady and Bill Belichick made their debuts in New England. Brady as the third string backup to Drew Bledsoe and Michael Bishop. On the other sideline, Giovanni Carmazzi was supposed to b…

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George Steinbrenner Banned from Baseball, JR Richard suffered a career ending stroke, and Andy Bean's $60,000 mistake - This DiSH for July 30

Episode 611

In 1990, Major League Baseball Commissioner Faye Vincent banned New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner for life.

In 1980, Houston Astros pitcher J.R. Richard suffered a stroke that ended his care…

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