Tragedy at Indy – This DiSH for May30

In 1973, after several rain delays, the Indianapolis 500 raced on a Wednesday. Tragedy would a driver and a crew member.

In 1982, Gordon Johncock won one of the closest Indy 500s in history.

In 1976, Janet Guthrie became the first woman to compete in a NASCAR race.

Also in 1976, Roger Maltbie beat Hale Irwin in a 4-hole playoff to win the inaugural Memorial.

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The Bulls finally beat the Pistons – This DiSH for May 27

In 1991, the Chicago Bulls put several years of frustration behind them, beating the sulky Detroit Pistons to advance to the NBA Finals.

Also in 1991, a strange end to the Indianapolis 500 with Arie Luyendyk winning.

In 1937, Carl Hubbell won his 24th straight Major League baseball game.

In 2012, Zach Johnson nearly coughed up a three shot lead on the final hole of the Colonial due to a faux pas.

In 1968, Chicago Bears legendary coach George Halas retired.

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In 1935, it was the first night game in Major League Baseball

In 1920, a crackdown on gambling at Wrigley Field was carried out as 47 people were arrested in the bleacher seats.

In 1981, Bobby Unser won the Indianapolis 500.

In 1987, Al Unser, Sr. won his 4th Indy 500.

In 1992, Al Unser, Jr won the closest Indy 500

And in 2004, Maurice Clarett lost his case with the NFL.

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In 1988, Dominque Wilkins and Larry Bird went to head-to-head in a classic Game 7.

In 2009, LeBron James hit the game winner in a 96-95 win in the Eastern Conference.

In 1977, Janet Guthrie became the first woman to qualify for the Indianapolis 500.

In 2003, Annika Sorenstam played a PGA tour event, becoming the first woman to do so since 1945.

In 1963, Mickey Mantle hit a home run that he called the ‘hardest ball he ever hit.’

And in 1976, boxer Oscar Bonavena was shot and killed outside the Mustang Ranch.

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In 1974, the Houston Aeros, featuring Gordie Howe beat the Chicago Cougars to win the 2nd Avco Cup in the World Hockey Association.

Also in 1974, the Philadelphia Flyers won their first ever Stanley Cup behind the excellent goaltending of Bernie Parent.

In 1991, Willy T. Ribbs became the first black driver to qualify for the Indianapolis 500.

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