Back in Time: July 3

Back in Time: July 3
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Back in Time: July 3

Babe Didrikson-Zaharias

Babe Didrikson-Zaharias
AP

Babe Didrikson-Zaharias wins the ninth U.S. Women's Open Championship.

Tony Cloninger

Tony Cloninger
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Tony Cloninger becomes the first National League pitcher to hit two grand slams in a game.

Gaylord Perry

Gaylord Perry
Heinz Kluetmeier/SI

For the only time in their careers, the Perry Brothers -- Jim and Gaylord (pictured here) -- oppose one another.

Martina Navratilova

Martina Navratilova
Manny Millan/SI

Martina Navratilova wins Wimbledon by beating longtime rival Chris Evert in three sets.

Darryl Strawberry

Darryl Strawberry
Tony Tomsic/SI, Jerry Wachter/SI

New York Met Darryl Strawberry threatens teammates Wally Backman and Lee Mazzilli for criticizing his play.

Pete Sampras

Pete Sampras
AP

Pete Sampras wins his second of seven Wimbledon championships by beating Goren Ivanisevic in straight sets.

Born on this Day

Born on this Day
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Art Fowler (1922) <br>Cesar Tovar (1940) <br>Frank Tanana (1953) <br>Moises Alou (1966, pictured) <br>Neil O'Donnell (1966) <br>Brian Cashman (1967) <br>Teemu Selanne (1970) <br>Terry Irving (1971) <br> Devin Bush (1973) <br>Adrian Aucoin (1973) <br>Jamie Feick (1974) <br> Wanderlei Silva (1976) <br> Manny Lawson (1984)


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