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Battle of Shepherd's Bush, an FBI agent chased by a Russian, and Roberto Clemente with a one and only MLB moment - This DiSH for July 25
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In 1908, icy relations between the US and Britain led to a controversial ruling in the men's 400 m and the most unusual finish to an Olympic race.
Also in 1908, it was the first black American to ever win an Olympic medal.
In 1952, an FBI agent was chased by a Russian in the 3000m Steeplechase.
In 1999, Lance Armstrong won the Tour de France. This win has since been vacated but the influence of what he did on this day still has a positive effect on many around the world.
In 1956, Roberto Clemente hit an inside the park grand slam home run to win the game in the 9th. It's the only 'walk off' inside the park grand slam in major league baseball history.
In 1961, Roger Maris hit four home runs off four different pitchers.
In 2009, Mark Calcavecchia set a new PGA Tour record with 9 consecutive birdies.
And in 1980, the movie 'Caddyshack!' was released in theaters.
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