Back in Time: July 3
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Back in Time: July 3
Babe Didrikson-Zaharias
Babe Didrikson-Zaharias wins the ninth U.S. Women's Open Championship.
Tony Cloninger
Tony Cloninger becomes the first National League pitcher to hit two grand slams in a game.
Gaylord Perry
For the only time in their careers, the Perry Brothers -- Jim and Gaylord (pictured here) -- oppose one another.
Martina Navratilova
Martina Navratilova wins Wimbledon by beating longtime rival Chris Evert in three sets.
Darryl Strawberry
New York Met Darryl Strawberry threatens teammates Wally Backman and Lee Mazzilli for criticizing his play.
Pete Sampras
Pete Sampras wins his second of seven Wimbledon championships by beating Goren Ivanisevic in straight sets.
Born on this Day
Art Fowler (1922) <br>Cesar Tovar (1940) <br>Frank Tanana (1953) <br>Moises Alou (1966, pictured) <br>Neil O'Donnell (1966) <br>Brian Cashman (1967) <br>Teemu Selanne (1970) <br>Terry Irving (1971) <br> Devin Bush (1973) <br>Adrian Aucoin (1973) <br>Jamie Feick (1974) <br> Wanderlei Silva (1976) <br> Manny Lawson (1984)