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April 4, 1948

Posted on April 4, 2020 by Joel Byers

On April 4, 1948, 84-year-old Connie Mack got damned tired of hearing about 78-year-old Clark Griffith’s ancient athletic exploits and how good he used to be and challenged him to a foot race. Connie Mack, a former professional baseball player and the current Manager and team owner of the Philadephia A’s threw down the gauntlet … Continue reading →

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August 1, 1715

Posted on August 1, 2019 by Joel Byers

On August 1, 1715, the First Doggett’s Coat and Badge race was held on the Thames River in London, England. This is the longest continuously run rowing race in the world. The first race was run by the waterman (think river-taxis) and went from London Bridge to the Chelsea bridge. Each river-boat was allowed only … Continue reading →

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August 30, 1904

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Joel Byers

On this date in Twisted-History.com during the 1904 Olympics held in St.Louis, Missouri, the marathon race was held in 90 degree heat on a dirt road. Racer Fred Lorz was running in fourth place when he developed severe cramps and had to drop out of the race at the nine-mile mark. He was able to … Continue reading →

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