Nov. 3
1899 — Jim Jeffries beats Sailor Tom Sharkey to retain the world heavyweight title after referee George Siler stops the fight in the 25th round at the Greater New York Athletic Club.
1934 — Lou Gehrig wins the American League Triple Crown after hitting .363 with 49 HR, and 165 RBIs. Philadelphia catcher Mickey Cochrane named AL MVP.
1942 — Red Sox outfielder Ted Williams wins the American League Triple Crown (.356 average, 36 HRS, 137 RBI) but Yankees pitcher Joe Gordon is AL MVP.
1968 — Jim Turner of New York kicks six field goals to lead the Jets to a 25-21 victory over the Buffalo Bills.
1973 — Roosevelt Leaks rushes for 342 yards to lead Texas to a 42-14 victory over Southern Methodist.
1973 — Jay Miller sets an NCAA record with 22 catches for 263 yards as Brigham Young beats New Mexico 56-21.
1973 — Stan Mikita of Chicago scores his 1,000th NHL point with an assist in a 5-4 loss to Minnesota.
1987 — New York Rangers’ center Marcel Dione becomes the 2nd NHL player to score 1,700 career points.
1989 — Lou Piniella is named manager of the Cincinnati Reds, replacing Pete Rose who is banned for life for gambling on MLB games.
1990 — David Klingler tosses seven TD passes, offsetting the NCAA record of 690 passing yards by Texas Christian substitute quarterback Matt Vogler, to lead Houston to a 56-35 victory.
1990 — Atlanta Hawks’ center Moses Malone sets an NBA record for free throws made in a career by hitting 7-of-9 in a 121-120 win over Indiana Pacers at the Omni; passes Oscar Robinson’s record (7,694).
1995 — The Toronto Raptors and Vancouver Grizzlies open their first NBA season with victories. The Raptors beat New Jersey 94-79 and the Grizzlies beat Portland 92-80.
1996 — Jerry Rice becomes the first player with 1,000 career NFL receptions in San Francisco’s 24-17 victory over New Orleans.
1996 — Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant becomes the then youngest player to make his NBA debut (18 years, 2 months, 11 days) in 91-85 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Great Western Forum.
1996 — Philadelphia kicker Gary Anderson becomes the fourth player in NFL history to crack the 1,500 point mark with his first-quarter extra-point kick in a 31-21 win over Dallas.
2001 — Arkansas beats Mississippi 58-56 in seven overtimes in the longest major college football game in history. The Razorbacks stop the Rebels’ 2-point conversion try in the seventh overtime for the win. After ending regulation tied at 17, the teams score touchdowns in every extra period but the second.
2007 — Navy snaps an NCAA-record 43-game losing streak to Notre Dame with a 46-44 victory in triple overtime. It’s the first time Navy beat Notre Dame since a 35-14 win in 1963 when Roger Staubach was quarterback for the Midshipmen.
2007 — Al Arbour makes a one-night return to the bench and the New York Islanders rallies from a two-goal deficit to beat Pittsburgh 3-2. Arbour was behind the bench for the Islanders’ four Stanley Cup championships in the 1980s and was invited back to coach the team for the 1,500th time. He earns win No. 740.
2007 — Todd Reesing throws a school-record six touchdown passes as No. 8 Kansas batters Nebraska 76-39. The Jayhawks score touchdowns on 10 straight possessions and rolled up the most points ever scored against Nebraska in 117 years of Huskers’ football.
2012 — Kenjon Barner rushes for a school-record 321 yards and five touchdowns and No. 2 Oregon produces another landmark offensive performance in a 62-51 victory over No. 18 Southern California. Oregon’s 730 yards and 62 points are the most ever allowed by USC, which began playing football in 1888.
2012 — Brooklyn makes a winning return to major pro sports, with the Nets topping the Toronto Raptors 107-100 in the first regular-season NBA game at Barclays Center.
2013 — Nick Foles ties an NFL mark with seven touchdown passes and throws for 406 yards to revitalize the Philadelphia Eagles in a 49-20 victory over the Oakland Raiders.
2016 — Harvard University suspends its men’s soccer team for the rest of the season over sexual comments made about members of the women’s soccer team. The soccer team, currently ranked first in the Ivy League, forfeits its remaining games of the season.
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Looking at these snippets of sports history, it's clear there's a vast array of events spanning boxing, baseball, basketball, football, hockey, and even college sports. Let's break down the key concepts and notable occurrences:
Boxing:
- 1899: Jim Jeffries retains the world heavyweight title against Sailor Tom Sharkey.
- 1968: Jim Turner kicks six field goals leading the Jets to victory over the Buffalo Bills.
Baseball:
- 1934: Lou Gehrig's remarkable performance wins the American League Triple Crown.
- 1989: Lou Piniella becomes the manager of the Cincinnati Reds, replacing Pete Rose who was banned for life for gambling on MLB games.
- 1996: Jerry Rice achieves 1,000 career NFL receptions.
Basketball:
- Scores and victories of various teams like the Hawks, Knicks, Hornets, Raptors, Lakers, and Kansas.
College Football:
- 1973: Roosevelt Leaks rushes for a record-breaking 342 yards for Texas against Southern Methodist.
- 1990: David Klingler throws seven TD passes for Houston in a high-scoring victory.
- 2001: Arkansas beats Mississippi in a seven-overtime game, the longest major college football game in history.
- 2012: Kenjon Barner rushes for a school-record 321 yards for Oregon against Southern California.
Hockey:
- 1973: Stan Mikita scores his 1,000th NHL point.
- 1987: Marcel Dionne becomes the 2nd NHL player to score 1,700 career points.
- 2007: Al Arbour returns to coach the New York Islanders for the 1,500th time and earns win No. 740.
NBA Debuts and Records:
- 1996: Kobe Bryant makes his NBA debut for the Los Angeles Lakers.
- 1995: Toronto Raptors and Vancouver Grizzlies open their first NBA season with victories.
- 2012: Brooklyn Nets win their first regular-season NBA game at Barclays Center against the Toronto Raptors.
NFL Records and Achievements:
- 1996: Kobe Bryant's debut in the NBA at a young age.
- 2007: Navy snaps a 43-game losing streak to Notre Dame.
- 2013: Nick Foles ties an NFL mark with seven touchdown passes for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Controversies and Disciplinary Actions:
- 2016: Harvard University suspends its men’s soccer team for the season due to inappropriate comments about the women’s soccer team.
These events showcase a rich tapestry of sporting achievements, records, historic wins, and even moments of controversy that have shaped the landscape of various sports.
