Back in Time: August 25
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Back in Time: August 25
Arthur Ashe
Arthur Ashe becomes the first African-American to win a U.S. singles championship.
Ferguson Jenkins
At Toronto's Exhibition Stadium, Rangers pitcher Ferguson Jenkins is arrested for possession of illegal drugs after customs officials discover an estimated $500 worth of cocaine, marijuana, and hashish in his suitcase.
Mark McGwire
A's rookie Mark McGwire hits his first major league home run off of Walt Terrell.
Carl Lewis
Carl Lewis sets the 100-meter world record with a time of 9.86 seconds.
Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods wins his third consecutive U.S. Golf Amateur Championship -- his final victory before turning pro.
Born on this Day
(Clockwise from top left) Marvin Harrison (1972) Rollie Fingers (1946) Robert Horry (1970) Althea Gibson (1927)