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Monday, March 31, 2014

March 31, 1973: Ken Norton Breaks Ali's Jaw

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     On March 31, 1973, in front of more than 12,000 people at the San Diego Sports Arena in California, Ken Norton broke Muhammad Ali's...
Sunday, March 30, 2014

March 31, 1931; Tragedy Strikes Knute Rockne

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     On March 31, 1931, Knute Rockne was killed when the plane that was carrying him and seven others exploded while flying through the skie...
Saturday, March 29, 2014

March 29, 1982: North Carolina Wears The Crown

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         On March 29, 1982, trailing the Georgetown Hoyas by one point with 15 seconds to go in the National Title game, freshman standou...
Friday, March 28, 2014

March 28, 1944: The Utah Utes Claim The NCAA Crown

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     On March 28, 1944, the Utah Utes were named the National Champions after defeating Dartmouth 42-40. In the waning moments of regulation...
Thursday, March 27, 2014

March 27, 1990: The New York Rangers Take The Patrick Division Crown

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     On March 27, 1990, the New York Rangers ended a 48-year NHL title drought when they clinched the Patrick Division title with a 7-4 vi...
Wednesday, March 26, 2014

March 26, 1974: George Foreman Destroys Ken Norton

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      On March 26, 1974, it took Big George Foreman just two rounds to successfully defend his heavyweight title against Ken Norton in Car...
Tuesday, March 25, 2014

March 25, 1934: Horton Smith Wins The Inaugural Masters

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     On March 25, 1934, Horton Smith won the inaugural Masters Tournament held in Augusta, Georgia. Smith, a native of Joplin, Missouri, sho...
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