Tuesday, December 1, 2020

 


Highlights



In 1934, Toronto Maple Leafs beat St. Louis Eagles, 4-3 to set an NHL record for the most wins to start the season with 8; Leafs did it again 59 years later; won 10 in a row to start 1993-94 season


In 1947, In first cricket Test match between the 2 nations, India was dismissed for 58 by Australia in Brisbane; fast bowler Ernie Toshack took 5 for 2 off 2.3 overs; Don Bradman scored 185 as Australia won by an innings & 226 runs


In 1978, Australian cricket fast bowler Rodney Hogg debuted in 1st Test v England in Brisbane; after Australia were all out 116, Hogg made instant impact by dismissing both high profile England openers Graham Gooch (2) and Geoff Boycott (13)

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