September 14, 1913 – Chicago Cubs pitcher Larry Cheney had a day that made most, probably Larry included, scratching their heads. In a bend but don’t break type of a game Cheney pitched a record 14-hit shutout against the New York Giants where the Cubs ended up prevailing by the score of 7-0.
To find more great daily sports history make sure to check out the Sports Jersey Dispatch and Pigskin Dispatch.
More From Sports History Network
Super Bowl XLIII (Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Arizona Cardinals): An Ultimate Recount of the Game
Today we have Super Bowl XLIII, which was held on February 1, 2009, at
Running Wild: Growing Up in the 1970s w/ Sports
This article is a little different than what I usually write because it’s not
Ray Bray: A Key Member of the “Monsters of the Midway”
Throughout the years, there have been legendary “enforcers” in the NFL. Guys like Dick
Sports History On This Day: September 26
September 26, 1954 – The Athletic’s played their final home game in Philadelphia. The franchise
Sports History On This Day: September 25
September 25, 1988 – USA, USA, USA those were the chants across the country as
Sports History On This Day: September 24
September 24, 1919 – It was a sign of good things to come when then,
Sports History On This Day: September 23
September 23, 1845 – The first organized baseball team, the NY Knickerbockers formed, after
Sports History On This Day: September 22
September 1927 – As our late friend Frank Reading would say, “This fight was one