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11/30/1885 |
Thomas Pettit wins the world’s open court tennis championship in England. |
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07/01/1886 |
Harvard’s Wendell Baker sets a world record by running the 80-yard dash in 8 seconds at Holmes Field. |
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09/11/1886 |
Mayflower beats the Galatea to defend the America’s Cup. |
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09/18/1886 |
John L. Sullivan defeats Frank Herald in Pittsburgh. |
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11/13/1886 |
John L. Sullivan defeats Paddy Ryan in San Francisco. |
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1886 |
Allen Gymnasium Building is built. |
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02/14/1887 |
Michael “King” Kelly is purchased by the Boston Braves. |
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06/17/1887 |
New England Amateur Rowing Association championships are first held on the Charles River. |
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08/08/1887 |
John L. Sullivan is presented with a diamond-studded gold belt at the Boston Theatre. |
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09/30/1887 |
Volunteer (aka Boston Beauty) beats the Thistle to defend the America’s Cup. |
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