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1923—The United States wins its fourth consecutive Davis Cup by beating Australia four matches to one.

1973—George Foreman knocks out Jose Roman at 2:00 of the first round in Tokyo to retain the heavyweight title.

1975—Tom Seaver strikes out Manny Sanguillen in the seventh inning to become the first pitcher to strike out 200 or more batters in eight consecutive seasons. Seaver records 10 strikeouts in the Mets’ 3-0 triumph over Pittsburgh.

1984—Willie Totten of Mississippi Valley State passes for a Division I-AA record 536 yards and n...

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