September 9, 2008

Born on this date
Happy Birthday, Malou Canopin and Lynne!

570 years ago
1438

Died on this date
Duarte, 46. King of Portugal, 1433-1438. Duarte, known in English as Edward, acceded to the throne upon the death of his father João I. Duarte was known as the "Philosopher King," and was the oldest member of the "Illustrious Generation" of accomplished royal children who contributed to the development of Portuguese civilization during the 15th century. He listened to the unwise advice of his brothers and launched an unsuccessful military attack on the Marinid sultanate of Morocco in 1438, resulting in his youngest brother Ferdinand being handed over to the Marinids as a hostage in return for the safe departure of the Portuguese forces. King Duarte died from the plague; popular legend has it that he died from a broken heart at leaving his brother in enemy hands. Duarte was succeeded on the throne by his 6-year-old son Afonso V, with now-dowager Queen Eleanor of Aragon as regent, leading to a political crisis and a popular uprising.

110 years ago
1898

Football
CRU
ORFU
The Ottawa Football Club was reorganized as the Rough Riders.

90 years ago
1918

War
A new Canadian offensive in the Battle of Amiens began at 4:20 A.M., breaking through the German trenches; Canadians suffered 4,000 casualties this day.

Baseball
World Series
Chicago Cubs 2 @ Boston Red Sox 3 (Boston led best-of-seven series 3-1)

Wally Schang led off the bottom of the 8th inning with a single, advanced to second base on a passed ball by Bill Killefer, and scored on an error by pitcher Phil Douglas on Harry Hooper's sacrifice bunt to break a 2-2 tie as the Red Sox edged the Cubs before 22,183 fans at Fenway Park. Babe Ruth started on the mound for Boston and tripled in the game's first 2 runs in the 3rd inning, but the Cubs scored 2 in the top of the 8th, ending Mr. Ruth's streak of 29 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings in World Series play dating back to 1916. The record stood until it was broken by Whitey Ford of the New York Yankees in 1961.

80 years ago
1928

Died on this date
Urban Shocker, 37. U.S. baseball pitcher. Mr. Shocker, born Urbain Jacques Shockcor, played with the New York Yankees (1916-1917, 1925-1928) and St. Louis Browns (1917-1924), compiling a record of 187-117 with an earned run average of 3.17 in 412 games. He tied for the American League lead in wins in 1921 with 27. With the Toronto Maple Leafs of the International League in 1916, Mr. Shocker was 15-3; his 1.31 ERA and 54 consecutive scoreless innings remain IL records. Mr. Shocker helped the Yankees win the American League pennant in 1926 and the World Series in 1927, but he suffered from a heart condition that led to his release after pitching in just 1 game with the Yankees in 1928. Pneumonia combined with his heart condition to cause Mr. Shocker's death, 13 days before his 38th birthday.

Emilio Materassi, 33. Italian auto racing driver. Mr. Materassi won several local races in the mid-1920s before joining the Grand Prix circuit, winning at Mugello in 1925, 1926, and 1928, and Tripoli in 1927. He was killed in a crash on lap 17 of the Italian Grand Prix.

Crime
13 convicts, led by C.F. Owen, escaped from the Louisiana state prison at Angola; in the pursuit and recapture, two guards and five of the fugitives, including Mr. Owen, were shot to death, and five others were seriously wounded.

Politics and government
Prince Ludovico Potenziani resigned as Governor of Rome; Prince Piombino was named as his successor.

Disasters
22 (or 27) spectators were killed and 26 injured at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza, when Emilio Materassi tried to pass Giulio Foresti on Lap 17. Mr. Materassi lost control of his car, which swerved to the left of the track, bounced over a three-metre deep and four-metre wide protection ditch and a fence and crashed into the grandstand.

Auto racing
Louis Chiron of Monaco won the Italian Grand Prix in Monza, which was marred by the fatal crash on lap 17.



Baseball
George Pipgras pitched a 9-hit shutout and Tony Lazzeri had 2 singles, a double, and 2 runs batted in as the New York Yankees blanked the Philadelphia Athletics 5-0 in the first game of a doubleheader before a Yankee Stadium crowd announced at 85,265, a major league record. Bob Meusel hit a grand slam with 2 out in the bottom of the 8th inning to break a 3-3 tie as the Yankees won the second game 7-3 to take a 1 1/2-game lead over the Athletics in the American League pennant race.

Slim Harriss pitched an 8-hitter to win the pitchers' duel over Sad Sam Jones as the Boston Red Sox edged the Washington Nationals 3-2 in the first game of a doubleheader at Griffith Stadium in Washington. Sammy West had 2 doubles and a single, with a run, and a run batted in, to help the Nationals win the second game 5-3.

The St. Louis Browns scored 4 runs in the top of the 9th inning to erase a 6-4 deficit and defeat the Detroit Tigers 8-6 at Navin Field in Detroit.

The Chicago White Sox scored 2 runs in the 8th inning and 8 in the 9th to beat the Cleveland Indians 10-1 at League Park in Cleveland. Alex Metzler had a double and home run for the White Sox, scoring 2 runs and batting in 5.

Jake Flowers singled home Babe Herman with 1 out in the bottom of the 9th inning to give the Brooklyn Robins a 3-2 win over the New York Giants at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn. The Dodgers trailed 2-0 after 7 innings, but Dave Bancroft led off the 8th with a single and pinch hitter Harvey Hendrick followed with a 2-run home run to tie the score. Dazzy Vance pitched a 7-hit complete game victory to improve his 1928 record to 20-9, while loser Al Benton fell to 23-6.

Guy Bush pitched a 2-hitter to win the pitchers' duel over Ray Kolp as the Chicago Cubs shut out the Cincinnati Reds 2-0 at Wrigley Field in Chicago in a game that was played in 1 hour 15 minutes.

The Pittsburgh Pirates overcame a 5-run 7th inning St. Louis rally by scoring 5 in the top of the 8th and holding on to edge the St. Louis Cardinals 8-7 at Sportsman's Park in St. Louis. Pittsburgh right fielder Paul Waner batted 4 for 5 with a run batted in, while his brother Lloyd was 3 for 4 with a double, triple, 2 runs, and 2 RBIs. Pete Scott pinch hit for Lloyd Waner and doubled home 2 runs.

60 years ago
1948

Asiatica
Kim Il-sung declared the establishment of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea).

Defense
U.S. and U.K. forces in Germany held mixed maneuvers for the first time, near Grafenwoehr.

Protest
Soviet guards fired on an anti-Communist rally of 250,000 residents of West Berlin outside the Reichstag building in the British sector, killing one demonstrator and wounding 22.

Politics and government
U.S. pollster Elmo Roper said that "Thomas E. Dewey is as good as elected to the presidency," citing a recent Fortune poll giving Mr. Dewey, the Republican party candidate 44.2% support vs. 31.4% to U.S. President Harry Truman.

Business
The U.S. Justice Department filed charges against International Harvester, J.I. Case Company, and John Deere Company in Minneapolis for allegedly combining to fix prices on farm equipment.

Baseball
Rex Barney pitched a no-hitter for the Brooklyn Dodgers as they shut out the New York Giants 2-0 before 36,324 fans at the Polo Grounds in New York. Losing pitcher Monty Kennedy pitched a 6-hit complete game.

Elmer Riddle pitched a 5-hitter for the Pittsburgh Pirates as they beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-1 before 2,002 fans at Crosley Field in Cincinnati.

Harry Brecheen pitched a 6-hitter, with 10 strikeouts and no walks, as the St. Louis Cardinals blanked the Chicago Cubs 4-0 before 11,403 fans at Sportsman's Park in St. Louis.

The Boston Red Sox scored 8 runs in the bottom of the 3rd inning and coasted to a 9-4 win over the New York Yankees before 28,002 fans at Fenway Park in Boston, moving 3 1/2 games ahead of the second-place Yankees in the American League pennant race. New York pitchers Bob Porterfield and Tommy Byrne combined to walk 6 Boston batters in the 3rd inning.

With 2 out and nobody on base in the bottom of the 13th inning, Ken Keltner drew a base on balls and advanced to second base on a single by Thurman Tucker, and Eddie Robinson followed with a single to score Mr. Keltner, giving the Cleveland Indians a 3-2 win over the Detroit Tigers before 43,373 fans at Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, keeping the third-place Indians within 4 1/2 games of the first-place Boston Red Sox. Sam Zoldak allowed 2 hits in 4 1/3 scoreless innings of relief to get the win.

The St. Louis Browns scored 3 runs in the top of the 9th inning to defeat the Chicago White Sox 4-2 to complete a sweep of their doubleheader before 3,000 fans at Comiskey Park in Chicago, with Joe Ostrowski pitching a complete game victory. Al Zarilla had 2 singles and 3 runs batted in to help the Browns win the first game 5-2, with Bill Kennedy pitching a complete game victory.

50 years ago
1958

Space
The U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration announced its program, including plans for a manned Earth satellite within two years; landing a man on the Moon within 6-10 years; and exploration of Mars within 10-15 years.

Politics and government
U.S. Senator Spessard Holland defeated former Senator Claude Pepper in the Florida Democratic Party U.S. senatorial primary.

40 years ago
1968

Hit parade
#1 single in Japan (Oricon Singles Chart): The Sounds of Silence--Simon & Garfunkel

#1 single in Spain (PROMUSICAE): Delilah--Tom Jones (14th week at #1)

Canada's Top 10 (RPM)
1 Light My Fire--Jose Feliciano
2 1,2,3, Red Light--1910 Fruitgum Company
3 You Keep Me Hangin' On--The Vanilla Fudge
4 Born to Be Wild--Steppenwolf
5 People Got to Be Free--The Rascals
6 Sunshine of Your Love--Cream
7 Mr. Businessman--Ray Stevens
8 Soul-Limbo--Booker T. & the M.G.'s
9 Hush--Deep Purple
10 Do it Again--The Beach Boys

Singles entering the chart were Hey Jude by the Beatles (#61); Piece of My Heart by Big Brother and the Holding Company (#66); Hold Me Tight by Johnny Nash (#79); For the Love of Ivy by the Mamas and the Papas (#83); My Special Angel by the Vogues (#85); Girl Watcher by the O'Kaysions (#87); Hey, Western Union Man by Jerry Butler (#91); Break Your Promise by the Delfonics (#93); Love Heals by the Colours (#95); Private Number by Judy Clay and William Bell (#96); San Francisco Girls (Return of the Native) by Fever Tree (#98); Hello, Hello by Tiny Tim (#99); and Say it Loud - I'm Black and I'm Proud (Part 1) by James Brown and the Famous Flames (#100).

On television tonight
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, starring Peter Cushing and Nigel Stock, on BBC 1
Tonight's episode: The Second Stain

This was the first episode of 15 in a new series broadcast by the British Broadcasting Corporation. It was the first Sherlock Holmes television series to be made in colour.

Politics and government
U.S. President Lyndon Johnson dedicated the Department of Housing and Urban Development headquarters in Washington.

Tennis
The first United States Open of tennis's new era was held, pitting professionals against amateurs. The men's singles title went to amateur Arthur Ashe of the U.S.A., who defeated Tom Okker of the Netherlands, a professional, in five sets. Mr. Ashe received $15 per day in expense money; Mr. Okker pocketed the $14,000 winner's cheque, even though he lost.

30 years ago
1978

Hit parade
#1 single in Italy (Hit Parade Italia): Tu--Umberto Tozzi (11th week at #1)

#1 single in Switzerland: You're the One that I Want--John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John

#1 single in Ireland: Three Times a Lady--Commodores (2nd week at #1)

#1 single in the U.K. (BMRB): Three Times a Lady--Commodores (4th week at #1)

#1 single in the U.S.A. (Billboard): Boogie Oogie Oogie--A Taste of Honey

Netherlands Top 10 (De Nederlandse Top 40)
1 You're the Greatest Lover--Luv' (2nd week at #1)
2 You're the One that I Want--John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John
3 Follow Me--Amanda Lear
4 Lay Love on You--Luisa Fernandez
5 The Eve of the War--Jeff Wayne
6 One for You One for Me--La Bionda
7 Dancing in the City--Marshall, Hain
8 Windsurfin'--The Surfers
9 Grease--Frankie Valli
10 Sultans of Swing--Dire Straits

Singles entering the chart were Three Times a Lady by the Commodores (#15); Rasputin/Painter Man by Boney M. (#18); I Put a Spell on You by Dee Dee (#31); In the Valley Back Home by FM (#32); Boogie Oogie Oogie by A Taste of Honey (#35); and Basta Basta Finito by Boy and the Bo-Boys (#36).

U.S.A. Top 10 (Cash Box)
1 Grease--Frankie Valli
2 Boogie Oogie Oogie--A Taste of Honey
3 Three Times a Lady--Commodores
4 Hopelessly Devoted to You--Olivia Newton-John
5 An Everlasting Love--Andy Gibb
6 Hot Blooded--Foreigner
7 Kiss You All Over--Exile
8 Shame--Evelyn "Champagne" King
9 Summer Nights--John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John
10 Fool (If You Think it's Over)--Chris Rea

Singles entering the chart were Beast of Burden by the Rolling Stones (#68); Prisoner of Your Love by Player (#70); Blue Collar Man (Long Nights) by Styx (#78); London Town by Wings (#80); I Just Wanna Stop by Gino Vannelli (#83); MacArthur Park by Donna Summer (#85); Ready to Take a Chance Again by Barry Manilow (#87); Everybody Needs Love by Stephen Bishop (#89); and Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band/With a Little Help from My Friends by the Beatles (#98).

Canada's Top 10 (RPM)
1 Three Times a Lady--Commodores (3rd week at #1)
2 Grease--Frankie Valli
3 Hot Blooded--Foreigner
4 Miss You--The Rolling Stones
5 An Everlasting Love--Andy Gibb
6 Hopelessly Devoted to You--Olivia Newton-John
7 Love Will Find a Way--Pablo Cruise
8 Last Dance--Donna Summer
9 Magnet and Steel--Walter Egan
10 My Angel Baby--Toby Beau

Singles entering the chart were Josie by Steely Dan (#85); Who are You by the Who (#87); Get Off by Foxy (#89); All I Wanna Do by Doucette (#91); Sweet Life by Paul Davis (#93); It's a Laugh by Daryl Hall and John Oates (#94); Love is in the Air by John Paul Young (#95); Brandy by the O'Jays (#96); Come Runnin' by Greg Adams (#97); Let's Get Crazy Tonight by Rupert Holmes (#98); Back in My Arms Again by Genya Ravan (#99); and Holding On (When Love is Gone) by L.T.D. (#100).

On television tonight
The Paper Chase, on CBS
Tonight's episode: The Paper Chase

This was the pilot and first episode of the series.



Died on this date
Jack L. Warner, 86. Canadian-born U.S. film producer. Mr. Warner, born Jakob Warner in London, Ontario, moved to the United States with his family at the age of 2. He co-founded Warner Brothers Studios with his brothers Harry and Sam, and ran the studio from the 1910s until his retirement in 1969.

Americana
Kylene Barker, representing Virginia, was named Miss America 1979 at the annual pageant at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey.



Football
CFL
Winnipeg (5-4) 31 @ Ottawa (7-2) 29
Saskatchewan (2-7) 15 @ British Columbia (3-4-2) 9

A perfectly-executed short kickoff helped the Blue Bombers score 2 touchdowns in the last 1:02 of the game to shock the Rough Riders at Lansdowne Park. Joe Poplawski, who caught a pass from Dieter Brock for a touchdown with 1:02 remaining, kicked off instead of the regular kicker, Bernie Ruoff, and Mr. Poplawski's 14-yard kickoff was caught by Winnipeg receiver Gord Paterson. Mr. Brock then quickly moved the Blue Bombers downfield and handed off to Jim Washington for a 5-yard touchdown.

Offensive tackle Sam Holden recovered a fumbled punt in the B.C. end zone and defensive back Randy Hall returned an interception 68 yards for a touchdown in the 1st half to help the Roughriders upset the Lions on a rainy Saturday night before 23,473 fans at Empire Stadium in Vancouver. The only B.C. touchdown came on a pass from Jerry Tagge to Al Charuk on the last play of the game, followed by an unsuccessful 2-point convert attempt.

CIAU
Manitoba (0-2) 11 @ Saskatchewan (1-1) 20

Gene Wall rushed 11 times for 58 yards and caught 9 passes for 118 yards, including an 18-yard touchdown pass from Wayne Mackowecky, to help the Huskies defeat the Bisons at Griffiths Stadium in Saskatoon. Les Oakes scored all the Manitoba points, catching 9 passes for 133 yards, including a 15-yard TD pass from Duane Hysop, and kicking a convert, field goal, and single.

20 years ago
1988

Hit parade
#1 single in West Germany (Media Control): Girl You Know It's True--Milli Vanilli (4th week at #1)

Politics and government
Hong Kong-born David Lam was sworn in as Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia, becoming the first Canadian of Chinese ancestry to hold the position.

Diplomacy
Eight members of the English cricket team, including captain Graham Gooch, were denied visas to travel to India because they had played in South Africa.

Economics and finance
The United States Labor Department reported that prices charged by producers for finished goods had risen 0.6% in August.

Disasters
75 of 81 people aboard an Air Vietnam passenger jet were killed when it crashed while attempting to land in Bangkok.

Football
CFL
Saskatchewan (6-4) 14 @ Toronto (7-3) 13



10 years ago
1998

Died on this date
Jerry Zimmerman, 63. U.S. baseball player and coach. Mr. Zimmerman was a catcher with the Cincinnati Reds (1961) and Minnesota Twins (1962-1968), batting .204 with 3 home runs and 72 runs batted in in 483 games. He was known as an excellent defensive catcher, and saw action in the World Series of 1961 and 1965. Mr. Zimmerman served under manager Gene Mauch as the bullpen coach of the Montreal Expos (1969-1975) and Minnesota Twins (1976-1980). He died of a heart attack, 12 days before his 64th birthday.

Jim Lindsey, 49. U.S.-born football player. Mr. Lindsey was a quarterback at Abilene Christian College (1968-1970), setting a National Collegiate Athletic Association career record with 8,521 yards passing. He joined the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League in 1971, beating out sophomore Larry Lawrence in a stiff competition for the backup quarterback position behind veteran Jerry Keeling. Mr. Lindsey completed 79 of 168 passes for 1,055 yards in his rookie season, with 16 interceptions and 8 touchdowns, and rushing 22 times for 107 yards and 3 touchdowns as the Stampeders won their first Grey Cup championship in 23 years. Mr. Lindsey's action in the Grey Cup game was limited to holding on placekicks. He threw 2 touchdown passes late in the 4th quarter to spark the Stampeders to a 23-22 win over the CFL All-Stars in the 1972 All-Star Game, and shared the quarterbacking duties with Mr. Keeling, completing 106 of 210 passes for 1,413 yards, with 17 interceptions and 7 touchdowns, rushing 23 times for 196 yards and 1 touchdown. In 1973 Mr. Lindsey played behind returning NFL veteran Peter Liske, completing 49 of 107 passes for 644 yards, with 12 interceptions and 2 touchdowns, rushing 16 times for 108 yards. He was traded to the Saskatchewan Roughriders during the 1974 pre-season, playing 2 pre-season games with them before being traded to the Toronto Argonauts, where he completed 8 of 15 passes for 66 yards and 2 interceptions, rushing 4 times for 19 yards. Mr. Lindsey played 59 regular season games, 2 playoff games, and a Grey Cup, and never missed a game until his career ended when the Argonauts released him after the 11th game of the 1974 season. Mr. Lindsey died of a heart attack; his jersey #10 was retired by Abilene Christian University after the 2006 season.